Real-time EPRA approval tracking with smart reminders for mini-grid success.
Kenyan energytech startups endure prolonged EPRA approval processes that delay mini-grid deployments in rural areas by months.
GridTrackr lets users log EPRA submissions and automatically tracks progress with configurable reminders and status updates. It predicts delays based on historical data from similar projects and notifies on bottlenecks. Collaborate with teams to share updates and reduce manual follow-ups.
Kenyan energytech startups focused on mini-grid deployments for rural electrification
Predictive timelines from aggregated Kenyan mini-grid data, alerting users to act before delays compound.
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Upload/email forward EPRA submission receipts and auto-parse dates.
Estimates approval date based on project type and history.
Customizable email/SMS reminders for follow-ups.
Visual timeline of approval stages with team sharing.
Anon aggregated data on avg timelines by region/project size.
Invite team members to update/view statuses.
Twilio integration for mobile reminders.
Public links for investor updates.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
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| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| phone | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| project_name | text | No |
| submitted_at | timestamp | No |
| status | text | No |
| predicted_approval | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| submission_id | uuid | No |
| note | text | Yes |
| status_change | text | No |
| updated_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| submission_id | uuid | No |
| due_date | timestamp | No |
| sent | bool | No |
Relationships:
/api/submissionsLog new submission
/api/submissions/:id/predictGet timeline prediction
/api/updatesAdd status update
/api/remindersCreate reminder
/api/dashboardFetch user submissions overview
No predictions
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 25 | 4% | $30 | $360 |
| Month 6 | 120 | 10% | $350 | $4,200 |
Track mini-grid approvals with predictions and reminders tailored for Kenya.
Email cold outreach to 20 mini-grid startups from Kenya energy directory. Offer free prediction report on their project. DM on Twitter #KenyaEnergy founders.
Task boards
No EPRA specifics or predictions
Built-in predictions and EPRA parsing
Network effects from shared anon timelines improving predictions.
EPRA digital push + govt mini-grid subsidies increasing submissions.
Prediction model inaccuracy
Start simple averages, iterate with data
Low adoption due to manual logging
Email forward parsing
Success: 70% want predictions
Success: 3 use weekly
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