OUR PROGRAMMES

EVERY STAGE OF YOUR

MAKER JOURNEY

Pre-Incubation

Six months of feasibility, skills diagnostics and compliance.

Incubation

Six months of feasibility, skills diagnostics and compliance.

Post-Incubation

Six months of feasibility, skills diagnostics and compliance.

Shared Facilities

Six months of feasibility, skills diagnostics and compliance.

Market Access

Six months of feasibility, skills diagnostics and compliance.

About TPI

TPI IS WHERE LOCAL

PLATINUM BECOMES ENTERPRISE

A non-profit incubator under the Seda Technology Programme and the Department of Small Business Development, based at ORBIT TVET College in Rustenburg.

High-security workshops and vault storage

Bulk raw metal procurement support

Master artisan mentoring and quality control

Programme Manager

The Platinum Incubator

120

+

SMMES

SUPPORTED

WHY TPI

WE DO MORE THAN

TRAIN MAKERS

Incubatees get the equipment, metal access and business support that are out of reach for most small makers.

Workshop Access
Business Support
HOW TO APPLY

FROM PLATINUM TO

LOCAL Enterprise

Market Access

ORBIT TVET College, Fatima Bhayat Street, Rustenburg, North West

SECURE WORKSHOPS

+27 14 000 0000

+27 14 000 0000

SECURE WORKSHOPS

Casting Bay and Kilns

Casting Bay and Kilns

Pre-Incubation: Six Months to Build Your Foundation

Master Mentoring

Laser Welding and Finishing

Commission a Custom Piece

Secure Workshops

Market Access

HOW IT WORKS

THREE PHASES FROM

IDEA TO MARKET

  • 1. Pre-Incubation: 6 months

    GrowthWheel feasibility assessment, technical skills diagnostics, statutory registration, CAD training and a business plan.

  • 2. Incubation: 3 years

    GrowthWheel feasibility assessment, technical skills diagnostics, statutory registration, CAD training and a business plan.

  • 3. Post-Incubation: Commercialise

    GrowthWheel feasibility assessment, technical skills diagnostics, statutory registration, CAD training and a business plan.

45

+

GRADUATED

MAKER SHOWCASE

WORK FROM OUR INCUBATEES

Fine Jewellery

Platinum Ring

Custom Pieces

Bespoke Pendant

PGM Products

Industrial Component

Corporate Gifts

Gift Collection

Custom Pieces

Silver Bangle

PGM Products

Cast Platinum Set

120

SMMEs Supported

350

+

Jobs Sustained

45

+

Graduated Businesses

100

%

Hands-On Training

NEWS & TRADE UPDATES

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