SNDBX
Innovation Centre
Progress Dashboard
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Oct–Nov 2025
Concept & Research
Nov 2025–Feb 2026
Setup & Approvals
Nov 2025–Feb 2026
Programme Design
Mar–May 2026 · NOW
Pilot Launch (Discover)
May–Jul 2026
Fit-Out & Build
Jul 2026
Soft Launch
Sep 2026
Demo Day + Seed Fund
Oct 2026
Hard Launch
⓪ Venture Studio Timeline
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High-Level Project Gantt
SNDBX Innovation Centre · 2025–2026
Workstream
Oct '25
Nov '25
Dec '25
Jan '26
Feb '26
Mar '26
Apr '26
May '26
Jun '26
Jul '26
Aug '26
Sep '26
Oct '26
Nov '26
TODAY
Concept & Market Research
✓ Completed Q4 2025
Oct – Nov '25
Setup & Approvals
⚠ MOU overdue Feb 2026
Nov '25 – Apr '26
Fundraising & Sponsorship
● Dec 2025 – ongoing
Dec '25 – Nov '26
Programme Design
● Nov 2025 – May 2026
Nov '25 – May '26
Pilot Launch — Discover
● NOW · Mar – Jun 2026
Mar – Jun '26 ◀ NOW
Recruitment & Partnerships
● Mar – Jul 2026
Mar – Jul '26
Seed Fund Capital Raising
Feb – Aug 2026
Feb – Aug '26
Advisory Board Formation
● Recruiting · Mar – Jun 2026
Mar – Jun '26
Fit-Out & Infrastructure
Target: May – Jul 2026
May – Jul '26
Evaluation & Scale-Up
Jun – Aug 2026
Jun – Aug '26
Soft Launch
31 July 2026
Jul '26
Launch Programme
Sep – Oct 2026
Sep – Oct '26
Demo Day + Fund Launch ◆
September 2026
Hard Launch ◆
October 2026
Done
Active
Overdue / NOW
Upcoming
Milestone ◆
Today — 19 Mar
① Equity Milestone Tracker
Chi Chi · 2% equity each on delivery
Milestone 1 — Space
Launch Studio Space at Groote Schuur
Fit-out complete & handed over against board-approved spec/budget · Target: 31 July 2026
🏢 +2% Equity on completion
Progress 10%
● In Progress
Milestone 2 — Programme
Deliver First Venture Studio Cohort Report
Board-accepted report on pilot cohort (2–3 startups) · Pilot Discover phase: late March 2026
👥 +2% Equity on completion
Progress 15%
● Pilot Launching
Milestone 3 — Revenue
Close First R1,000,000 Revenue / Sponsorship
Combined revenue + sponsorship received in bank account · Part of broader fundraising & sponsorship drive
💰 +2% Equity on completion
R0 raised 0%
○ Not Started
② Space & Operations
③ Startup Pipeline
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Space & Operations
Chi Chi's domain
Groote Schuur Board Approval ● Verbal ✓
MOU with Groote Schuur Hospital ⚠ Overdue (Feb 2026)
Space Design & Budget Approved ⚠ Overdue (Feb 2026)
Contractor Appointed ○ Pending
Renovation Start (Target) May 2026
Studio Operational Target 31 July 2026
Safety & Compliance Clearance ○ Pending
Fit-Out Milestones
  • Concept note & market research done ✓ Completed Q4 2025
  • MOU with Groote Schuur signed ⚠ Was due Feb 2026
  • Space design & budget board-approved ⚠ Was due Feb 2026
  • Contractor appointed
  • Renovations commence Target: May 2026
  • Furniture & IT equipment acquired
  • Safety & compliance clearance
  • Studio operational — milestone unlocked ✓ Target: 31 July 2026
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Startup Pipeline
HubSpot CRM
0 / 100 target leads
0
Awareness
0
Engaged
0
Applied
0
Accepted
Pilot Cohort Size 2–3 startups
Cohort Finalised Deadline 15 March 2026
Discover Phase Begins Late March 2026
Demo Day (Cohort 1) September 2026
Cohort 2 Recruitment Begins Jul–Sep 2026
Pilot Cohort Readiness
  • Programme framework & 12-week curriculum drafted Was due Feb 2026
  • Governance & IP policies finalised ⚠ Was due Feb 2026
  • Mentor network & mentor pool approved ⚠ Was due Feb 2026
  • 2–3 pilot startups recruited & onboarded ⚠ Was due 15 Mar 2026
  • Partner MOUs signed
  • Discover phase kickoff & workshops run Target: Late March 2026
  • Mentorship & regulatory sessions complete
  • 2–3 ventures complete Discover phase Target: May 2026
  • Board cohort report delivered — milestone unlocked ✓
④ Funding, Seed Fund & Advisory Board
⑤ Demo Day & Hackathon 2026
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Funding, Seed Fund & Advisory Board
Vuyisa & Thaheer
R1M Equity Milestone R0 / R1,000,000
Revenue + sponsorship in bank account — unlocks 2% equity
Overall Fundraising Target R0 / R30,000,000
⚠ Confirm exact target with co-founders — due end of March
Seed Fund (Feb–Aug 2026)
Seed Fund Structure ○ Not Started
Investor Pipeline Established ○ Not Started
Seed Fund Public Launch September 2026 (Demo Day)
Advisory Board (Mar–Jun 2026)
Advisory Board Status ● Recruiting
Members Confirmed 0 / target
Governance Framework ○ Pending
Tenders & Sponsorships
TIA Tender ● Submitted
Other Tender Applications 0 / 3 target
Corporate Sponsors Secured 0 / 5 target
Funding Agreements Signed ○ None Yet
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Demo Day & Health Innovation Hackathon
Sep 2026
PURPOSE
Showcase Cohort 1 ventures · Public launch of SNDBX Seed Fund · Coordinate investor engagement · Secure ongoing partnerships
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Registered
0
Teams
0
Sponsors
Event Date September 2026
Venue Groote Schuur Hospital
Participant Target 80–150
Overall Status ○ Planning
Planning Milestones
  • Date confirmed Target: Sep 2026
  • Sponsorship prospectus sent Coming soon promo video (March 2026)
  • Problem statements & innovation lanes defined
  • Registrations open (target: 80–150)
  • Judges, mentors & facilitators confirmed
  • Cohort 1 ventures prepared for Demo Day
  • Investor materials for Seed Fund launch finalised
  • Demo Day + Hackathon delivered ✓ September 2026
Post-Demo Day
  • Impact report & pilot outcomes published Target: October 2026
  • SNDBX Seed Fund publicly announced
  • Cohort 2 recruitment & onboarding started
  • Hard Launch public event (October 2026)
  • Cohort 1 feedback video (December 2026)
⑥ Co-Founder Accountability
Chi Chi tracks · co-founders deliver · click task to mark done
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Co-Founder Accountability Board
Updated: March 2026
Vuyisa
Fundraising · Governance · Partnerships · Commercial Strategy · Advisory Board
Finalise MOU & approvals with Groote Schuur Hospital
⚠ Overdue — was due Feb 2026
Confirm fundraising target with team (is it R30M?)
⚠ Overdue — was due March 2026
Initiate Shareholders' Agreement (SHA) drafting
Due: April 2026
Identify & recruit Advisory Board members (clinicians, investors, industry)
Due: March–June 2026
Secure 2–4 corporate sponsors — signed agreements
Due: May 2026
Submit next tender application after TIA
Due: Q2 2026
Investor pipeline — 5 qualified prospects engaged for Seed Fund
Due: Q2 2026
Thaheer
Fundraising · Business Development · Commercial Strategy · Soft-Landing Programmes
Company registration & business banking setup
⚠ Overdue — was due March 2026
Seed Fund structure — develop term sheet with investors
⚠ Due: Feb–Aug 2026 (underway)
Identify BD partnerships for soft-landing programmes
Due: April 2026
Hospital & university MOU first draft — UCT, Stellenbosch
Due: Q2 2026
Board delegations framework — draft & get adopted
Due: Q2 2026
Institutional & angel investor capital-raising process
Due: Feb–Aug 2026
Cohort 2 recruitment strategy & plan
Due: Q3 2026
⑦ Chi Chi — My Tasks
CEO execution list · click to mark done · + button to add more
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Chi Chi's Task Board
Operations & Execution — CEO-owned deliverables
Chi Chi / Yan Zhen
📊 Decks & Content
Create 2 decks — Venture Studio
Due: Q2 2026 · Problem-led venture creation & MVP development
Create 2 decks — Soft-Landing Trials
Due: Q2 2026 · SA/regional market entry for pilot-ready startups
Create 2 decks — Virtual Policy Sandbox
Due: Q2 2026 · Multi-stakeholder platform, red tape reduction
Create 2 decks — Supply Chain SME Builders
Due: Q2 2026 · SME resilience, credit access & scale readiness
Convert key PDFs into podcast episodes
Exploratory — pilot with 1–2 docs first
🔍 Research & Applications
TIA second application — submit
⚠ Due: 31 March 2026 — 12 days!
Research: DPI (Digital Public Infrastructure)
Due: Q2 2026 · Scope: what it is, key players, SA context
Research: DPI & Healthcare intersection
Due: Q2 2026 · Link to SNDBX thesis & programme
Research: Gates Foundation — AI strategy & health investment
Due: Q2 2026 · Find funding angles & alignment with SNDBX
CEO Notes
Context & commentary for co-founders this period
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Chi Chi's Notes & Commentary
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