Scrapers of EME

1. Introduction Scrapers of EME is a web-based platform made for the students of EME College. It helps students buy and sell their used electronic components, hostel items like chairs, LCDs, computer accessories, and more. This makes it easy to recycle and reuse items within the college community.

2. The Problem In EME College, students often finish their projects or semesters and are left with extra electronic parts or hostel items. These items usually: • Go to waste or lie unused • Are expensive for new students to buy from shops • Cause clutter and e-waste There is no organized platform inside the college for selling and buying used items.

3. The Solution We are creating a dedicated website just for EME students. This site will allow them to: • Upload their used items for sale • Browse and search items by category • Chat with other students to discuss price and condition • Use college email to make the platform safe and trustworthy

4.Market Opportunity • Around 1000+ students in EME who can use this platform • Every semester, many students buy and sell materials • Growing interest in DIY and project-based learning • Need for affordable options among students

5. Product / Service Features • Simple interface to post items with photos and price • Categories for electronics, hostel items, books, etc. • Search and filter by item type, price, and condition • Built-in chat feature • User rating and report system for safety

6. Business Model • Platform is free for all students to use • In future, we may add: o Featured ads for popular items o Commission on high-price sales o Collaborations with electronics shops

7. Traction / Milestones • Team created and work started • Website design and backend being developed • Students are excited and waiting to use it • Expanded the idea from electronics to hostel items after feedback

8. Competitive Landscape College-Only Covers Hostel Items Free Safe Chat System No Yes Yes No WhatsApp Groups Partially No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

9. Go-to-Market Strategy • Posters and QR codes around college • Sharing through class groups and societies • Demo sessions in labs and hostels • Feedback from early users to improve the site

10. Team Details • Badar Hasnain Shehki: Website Development and Coding • Rafay Munir: Frontend Design and Layout • Sibte Najam: Backend Development and Database • Meer Muhammad: Promotion and Student Engagement

11. Financials / Budget Plan• Development done using open-source tools (free) • Hosting on InfinityFree or other free hosting services • Optional costs: o Custom domain: approx. Rs. 1,000/year o Upgraded hosting: approx. Rs. 5,000/year if needed later

12. The Ask • Support from college to promote platform • Help in verifying college email IDs for login • Mentorship or guidance from teachers and seniors

13. Vision / Conclusion Scrapers of EME will help students save money, reduce waste, and create a sharing environment inside the college. It is made by students, for students. Quote: "From unused to useful—Scrapers of EME connects students, saves money, and reduces waste."