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Problem Statement:

Students spend a significant amount of time standing in long queues at campus canteens, especially during peak hours. These long waits reduce productivity and waste energy and time that could be spent completing other tasks like studying, resting, or socializing with friends. Crowded canteens also create discomfort and frustration, and students often skip buying food and stay hungry due to long lines and overcrowding. Even short breaks between classes are often wasted simply waiting for food.

Highlight gaps in the current solutions/market:

• There is no system for pre-ordering food on campus.
• Students cannot see how long the wait will be or avoid busy times.
• There is no system to notify students when their order is ready, causing unnecessary waiting.
• Canteen staff cannot manage the crowd efficiently during busy hours.
• Students have to stand in line, which wastes time and energy.

Solution:

GrabGo is a QR-based canteen ordering app designed specifically for students. It allows them to place food orders digitally, receive a digital token, and get notified the moment their order is ready. This eliminates the need to stand in long lines, making the process faster, smoother, and more convenient.

Key Features:

• QR Based Ordering: Students can scan a QR code at the canteen to place their order instantly
  
• Digital Token & Real Time Notifications: Each order generates a token and live updates on its status, including estimated readiness time.
  
• Queue Free Pickup: Students collect their food only when ready, saving time and avoiding unnecessary waiting.
  
• Reduced Crowding: By notifying students when their orders are ready, the app prevents overcrowding and creates a more comfortable canteen environment.

Impact:

GrabGo makes everyday canteen visits faster, more organized, and hassle-free. It saves students’ time and energy, eases crowding, and allows them to focus on other tasks instead of waiting in line. It improves overall campus efficiency and creates a more comfortable environment for everyone.

Why this matters to me:

As a student, I’ve often found myself rushing between classes, only to spend my short break standing in long canteen queues. There have been times I’ve even skipped grabbing a snack because the crowd is just too overwhelming. GrabGo matters to me because it would let me order quickly, avoid the lines, and actually enjoy my break without stress. Being able to pick up food when it’s ready would save me time and energy, allowing me to spend my break more productively.