Human Capital & R&D

School of Excellence & Innovation Campus

Village Town Precinct, Hunyani EstateCampus Phase 1: 2025 · Full Activation: 2026

50-hectare demonstration farm, innovation labs, and training academy delivering Verbos Academy & Moringa Wize modules.

TrainingInnovationDemonstration FarmR&D PartnershipsDigital Twin

Investment Overview

The School of Excellence anchors human capital development with XR-enabled classrooms, simulation labs, demonstration farms, and innovation studios spanning inclusive business, climate-smart agriculture, livestock systems, and investment readiness.

Developed with Verbos Academy and Moringa Wize, the campus integrates digital twin labs connected to live cluster data, enabling participants to design, prototype, and stress-test solutions before deployment.

Scholarships and cohort pipelines prioritise women, youth, and outgrower leaders, creating a talent pool that feeds directly into SEZ cluster operations and regional agri-food enterprises.

Key Opportunities

1Equity sponsorship and naming rights
2XR lab technology partnerships
3Scholarship endowment funds
4R&D consortium memberships

$3.7M

Campus development budget

$1.4M

Projected annual revenue

1,000+

Farmers & students trained annually

Year 3

Breakeven point

Target Markets & Offtake

SEZ Clusters

Upskilling employees, managers, and partner SMEs

Regional Agribusiness

Short courses and advisory for SADC enterprises

Development Partners

Impact-driven training and incubation programmes

Revenue Architecture

Diversified USD Cashflows

Training fees & cohort tuition

Contribution

$0.5M

Corporate sponsorships

Contribution

$0.3M

Donor & development funding

Contribution

$0.4M

Consulting & venture labs

Contribution

$0.2M

Key Features

XR & Digital Twin Studios
Immersive labs linking drones, sensors, and live farm data for predictive modelling and system design.
Verbos Academy Curriculum
Six-module 2025 pathway covering inclusive business, innovation, climate-smart agriculture, animal systems, investment, and design sprints.
Demonstration & Incubation Farm
Hands-on plots for horticulture, livestock, aquaculture, and renewable energy integration linked to cluster pilots.
Regional Exchange & Certification
Dual certification with Netherlands partners plus regional exchanges across SADC innovation hubs.

School of Excellence & Innovation Campus features

Execution Blueprint

Each cluster is delivered through DrumCorp's integrated development stack – combining engineering, operations, sustainable finance, and inclusive supply-chain design.

Curriculum Delivery & Certifications
Innovation Sprints & Venture Labs
Demonstration Farm Management
Industry Advisory & Diagnostics

Execution Considerations

Maintaining cutting-edge curriculum relevance, integrating digital infrastructure with farms, and scaling scholarships while ensuring financial sustainability.

Suggested Capital Structures

1Anchor investment by DrumCorp with partner co-funding
2Outcome-based financing for inclusion metrics
3Corporate memberships and advisory retainers

Strategic Outcomes

Creates the talent engine for the SEZ, embedding 70% of graduates into cluster enterprises while extending regional impact through exchange programmes and advisory services.