Empor is a secure online marketplace tailored for university students, facilitating the buying and selling of second-hand items within a trusted community. By promoting the reuse of goods, Empor addresses the issue of waste and carbon emissions, fostering a sustainable circular economy among students.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
University students often lack a dedicated, secure platform for buying and selling used goods, leading to reliance on general marketplaces with less trustworthy users and increased risk of scams. This absence of a campus-specific marketplace also hinders the development of a sustainable circular economy within the student community.
Solution
Empor is a student-exclusive online marketplace designed to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand items within a verified university community. The platform enables students to easily exchange pre-loved goods, promoting sustainability and reducing waste on campus. By verifying users with their student email, Empor creates a trusted environment for transactions, mitigating the risks associated with anonymous online marketplaces. The platform streamlines the process of finding compatible buyers and sellers within the campus network, fostering a circular economy tailored to student needs.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is university students seeking a secure and convenient platform to buy and sell used goods within their campus community.
Features
- Student email verification to ensure a trusted user base.
- Campus-specific marketplace tailored to the needs of university students.
- Direct messaging for easy communication between buyers and sellers.
- QR code scanning for secure in-person transaction confirmation.
- Category-based browsing for efficient product discovery.