Ptarium is a pre-revenue business focused on leveraging the commercial social potential of plastic recycling and 3D printing to alleviate poverty in low-income regions of Southern Africa. The company seeks to craft a compelling narrative for its grant proposal, highlighting its innovative approach and potential impact. The project aims to assist Ptarium in clearly articulating its mission, objectives, and the transformative power of its business model. Learners will apply their knowledge of business communication and social entrepreneurship to develop a narrative that resonates with potential grant providers. The project will involve researching the socio-economic landscape of the target regions, understanding the technical aspects of plastic recycling and 3D printing, and crafting a persuasive narrative that aligns with Ptarium's goals.

- Research the socio-economic challenges in Southern Africa.

- Understand the technical processes of plastic recycling and 3D printing.

- Develop a narrative that effectively communicates Ptarium's mission and objectives.

The project deliverables include a comprehensive narrative document for Ptarium's grant proposal, which should be clear, persuasive, and aligned with the company's mission. Additionally, a presentation summarizing the key points of the narrative will be prepared to support Ptarium's grant application process.

- A written narrative document for the grant proposal.

- A presentation summarizing the narrative for stakeholders.

- A brief report on the socio-economic research findings.