Roommate

SDG 8: Decent work and economic growthSDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructureSDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Original Title: რუმმეითი
  • Year: 2024
  • Award: WSA European Young Innovators
  • Category: European Young Innovators
  • Producer: Marika Khantadze, Tako Gamkrelidze, Davit Liluashvili
  • Country: Georgia
  • URL: https://roommate.ge/en

Roommate is an innovative platform designed to address the student housing crisis. As rising rent prices spark student protests, Roommate helps students find affordable accommodation and split costs. To alleviate landlords' concerns about property damage and payment reliability, we offer features such as monthly apartment photos, tenant screening, and maintenance management. Each rental includes a student leader financially incentivized to care for the property, promoting responsible living arrangements. Roommate’s revenue model consists of a one-time fee and a small monthly commission, making it easier for students to secure quality housing while providing landlords with dependable tenants. Roommate aims to capture 1% of the $5 billion student housing market, adapting offered services to meet the unique needs of each region it serves.