Implementation Proposal

FORUS Digital × STI Business Forum

From fragmented coordination to systematic execution

Agreement Platform Agreement

Signed 14 February 2026 between FORUS Digital (Netbuild Pty Ltd) and the STI Business Forum NPO.

R25,000
Configuration Fee
6%
Platform Commission
$10
KYC Onboarding
12 mo
Initial Term

Agreement governed by South African law, the VAT Act, and POPIA. Auto-renewing annually with 30-day notice period for termination.

Delivery Phased Implementation

The FORUS Digital platform is deployed in phases, each adding capability and depth to the Forum's digital infrastructure.

Weeks 1-4

Phase 1: Foundation

  • Member onboarding workflows (4 chapters)
  • KYC/KYB verification integration
  • Governance channels (Chat)
  • Membership billing (Stripe)
  • Core SOP library
Weeks 5-8

Phase 2: Operations

  • Working Group collaboration spaces
  • CRM pipeline (membership, partnerships)
  • Event management module
  • BPMN workflow automation
  • BBBEE reporting integration
Weeks 9-12

Phase 3: Growth

  • B2B Marketplace launch
  • STI Academy (course catalog, certification)
  • Advanced analytics & dashboards
  • Member directory with matchmaking
  • Referral tracking & commission payouts
Ongoing

Phase 4: Scale

  • On-chain governance (Accord)
  • Public Venture Capital Fund integration
  • Cross-metro hub coordination
  • Impact measurement dashboards
  • API integrations (government systems)

Platform Capabilities FORUS Apps × Membership Chapters

Each FORUS application serves specific chapter needs. The platform grows with the Forum.

App Corporate Start-ups Academic Professionals Core Value
Activate ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ KYC/KYB onboarding, member verification
Chat ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Governance channels, board transparency
Academy ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Training, BBBEE reporting, social impact
Assure ✓ — ✓ — SOPs, compliance, auditable operations
Automate ✓ ✓ — — BPMN workflows, R&D partnerships
Amplify ✓ ✓ — — Funding, treasury, programmable stablecoins
Store ✓ ✓ — — B2B marketplace, enterprise visibility
Accord ✓ — ✓ ✓ On-chain voting, board governance

Activation Member Activation Funnel

The six-stage digital funnel replaces email chains and spreadsheet tracking with auditable, automated workflows.

Stage 1
Interest Capture
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Stage 2
Segmentation & Qualification
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Stage 3
Onboarding Pack
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Stage 4
Review & Approval
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Stage 5
KYC/KYB Verification
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Stage 6
Activation

Incentives Referral & Introduction Fees

Source Fee Rate Example
Corporate member referral 5% of first-year fee R2,500
Anchor partner referral 10-15% of first-year fee R50,000 – R150,000
Strategic partnership 10% Varies
Event sponsorship 10% Varies
NPO project contributions 15-20% of net profit Varies

All referral fees are tracked automatically via the platform and paid out monthly.

Why FORUS Digital Platform Comparison

Capability FORUS Digital Informal (WhatsApp / Email) Legacy Portal
KYC/KYB Verification ✓ Automated ✗ Manual ~ Partial
Governance Audit Trail ✓ Full ✗ None ~ Limited
BPMN Workflows ✓ Configurable ✗ N/A ✗ N/A
Real-time Dashboards ✓ Live ✗ Static ~ Delayed
Membership Billing ✓ Automated (Stripe) ✗ Manual invoicing ~ Basic
Working Group Collaboration ✓ Structured channels ✗ WhatsApp groups ~ Forums
BBBEE Reporting ✓ Integrated ✗ Separate system ✗ N/A
Cost ✓ Usage-based ✗ Hidden coordination cost ~ License + custom dev

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