Activities of the foundation
The Sandbox Foundation operates as a full-cycle incubator by developing programs, managing networks, and facilitating collaborations between youth, industry, and communities. Through these activities, the foundation enables real-world learning, problem-solving, and the co-creation of solutions that deliver both developmental and commercial value.
Innovation Lab Operations
The Innovation Lab is a flexible space for co-creation, prototyping, and experimentation, where businesses and youth collaborate on projects that range from localized solutions to global digital initiatives. Supported by partnerships with government and private entities, the lab adapts to meet the unique needs of each project and produces tangible results, such as prototypes, service models, and market-ready solutions.
The lab is supported through multi-stakeholder contributions, including partnerships with government initiatives like the Shared Service Facility (SSF) from DTI and private entities through Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs). This flexibility ensures that the Innovation Lab adapts to the needs of each unique project.
Strategic Partnerships and Sustainability
TSF’s current sustainability efforts rely on strategic partnerships, grants, and philanthropic contributions. Looking ahead, TSF is developing sustainable revenue models that include:
Consultancy services
Corporate sponsorships
Equity partnerships in
co-created projects
Through these partnerships, TSF ensures its operations remain sustainable while continuing to deliver valuable services to both talent and business partners.
Key Stakeholders and Their Roles:
Strategic Partnerships and Sustainability
TSF relies on strategic partnerships, grants, and philanthropic contributions to fuel its operations, the foundation is actively developing sustainable revenue models that will allow it to scale independently. These models will include, but are not limited to, consultancy services, corporate sponsorships, and potential equity partnerships in co-created projects.
Business Collaboration and Industry Matching
TSF works with businesses, startups, and organizations to identify real-world challenges and innovation needs. These partnerships feed into Sandbox Projects, consultancy sessions, and other co-creation opportunities where industry ideas meet talent.
Mentorship and Expert Network Coordination
The foundation maintains a network of mentors and Sandbox Experts who support both program participants and project engagements. TSF manages onboarding, alignment, and quality assurance to ensure consistent and meaningful mentorship.
Talent and School Engagement
TSF builds partnerships with academic institutions, youth organizations, and community groups to recruit and support promising talents. Through outreach, orientation, and integration with school programs, the foundation ensures a steady pipeline of motivated participants.
Program Management
TSF designs and delivers structured programs, providing participants with access to tools, mentorship, and real-world projects. These programs are continuously monitored, and feedback is collected to evaluate progress against KPIs such as project completion, participant satisfaction, and business impact. Based on this data, TSF adjusts and refines its approach to ensure ongoing program effectiveness and alignment with industry needs.
The foundation designs and implements structured programs that provide emerging talent with access to tools, mentorship, and real-world projects. This includes developing learning pathways, coordinating innovation sprints, and conducting training workshops with industry experts across various formats.
TSF coordinates funding, software access, and technical infrastructure in support of its programs. It also ensures that all engagements are documented, evaluated, and reported to continuously refine its approach and sustain impact.