From Sandbox to Full License: The Exit Process

Exit Outcomes

At end of test cycle, participants typically move to one of three outcomes:

1. Full licensing pathway
2. Time-bound extension with revised conditions
3. Managed wind-down

Exit Evaluation Inputs

• Final progress report quality
• KPI achievement relative to testing agreement
• Consumer impact evidence
• Risk and incident handling performance
• Compliance with safeguards and reporting obligations

Final Reporting Requirements

Your final report should include:

• KPI outcomes and variance explanations
• Material incidents and remediation records
• Consumer complaint summary and actions
• Operational readiness for scaled deployment
• Requested next-step rationale (license, extension, close-out)

Example Exit Checklist

• Testing agreement obligations fully evidenced
• Compliance and audit records complete
• Governance and risk controls documented
• Production transition plan attached

Licensing Transition Guidance

For licensing pathway candidates:

• Prepare licensing package aligned with supervisory requirements.
• Include sandbox evidence as part of decision support.
• Address unresolved gaps with clear remediation timelines.

Extension and Wind-Down Guidance

If extension is needed, provide:

• revised KPI targets
• risk treatment updates
• clear duration and success criteria

If wind-down is required:

• execute customer communication plan
• close obligations safely and transparently
• submit final closure evidence