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: Tako Gamkrelidze, Marika Khantadze
  • Country: Georgia
  • URL: https://roommate.ge/en

The Roommate platform addresses the student housing crisis. As rising rent prices fuel student protests, Roommate helps students find compatible renters, connect with landlords offering affordable accommodations, avoid hassles, and share costs. To alleviate landlords' concerns about property damage and payment reliability, the platform provides 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 attracts both students and landlords with case studies of successful accommodations.