Pre-Incubation
Six months of feasibility, skills and compliance.
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PGM Beneficiation · Rustenburg
Crafting Platinum Futures
Workshops, machinery and mentoring
for local makers.
Three Phases From Idea to Market
Makers Supported
(120+)
Incubation
Three years of workshops, machinery and mentoring.
Who We Are
From Raw Metal to Market-Ready Business
A Seda Technology Programme incubator backed by the DSBD.
Based at ORBIT TVET College, TPI accelerates local beneficiation of platinum group metals by moving makers into formal, profitable enterprise.
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High-security workshops -
Master artisan mentoring
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Bulk metal procurement support
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Market access & trade shows
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Years Supporting Makers
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SMMEs Supported
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Jobs Sustained
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Graduated Businesses
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Incubation Phases
FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
Shared Equipment Built for Precious Metal Work.
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Makers Mentored
Maker Showcase
Work From Our
Incubatees
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Pre-Incubation
Showcase
Incubation
Beneficiation
Corporate Gifting
Post-Incubation
Platinum
Facilities
Enterprise
Corporate Gifting
Seda Technology Programme Incubator
Why TPI
Equipment and support most makers can’t reach alone
Our Mission
Accelerate local beneficiation of PGMs by building sustainable, job-creating enterprises.
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Pre-incubation feasibility
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Workshop and machine access
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Trade show and retail pipelines
Our Vision
A thriving local jewellery and PGM products industry in the North West.
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Pre-incubation feasibility
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Workshop and machine access
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Trade show and retail pipelines
Our Approach
Practical, hands-on incubation from feasibility to commercialisation.
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Pre-incubation feasibility
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Workshop and machine access
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Trade show and retail pipelines
Our Impact
Graduated businesses, sustained jobs and more metal processed locally.
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Pre-incubation feasibility
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Workshop and machine access
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Trade show and retail pipelines
Bench Rental
Equipment access for
every stage
Bench Access
Book after induction-
Dedicated bench time
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Hand tools and finishing
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Casting bay sessions
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CAD/CAM & 3D printing
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Online booking calendar
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Secure vault storage
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Workshop Access
Book after induction- Dedicated bench time
- Hand tools and finishing
- Casting bay sessions
- CAD/CAM & 3D printing
- Online booking calendar
- Secure vault storage
Full Facility
Book after induction-
Dedicated bench time
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Hand tools and finishing
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Casting bay sessions
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CAD/CAM & 3D printing
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Online booking calendar
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Secure vault storage
Bench Access
Book after induction-
Dedicated bench time
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Hand tools and finishing
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Casting bay sessions
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CAD/CAM & 3D printing
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Online booking calendar
-
Secure vault storage
popular
Workshop Access
Book after induction- Dedicated bench time
- Hand tools and finishing
- Casting bay sessions
- CAD/CAM & 3D printing
- Online booking calendar
- Secure vault storage
Full Facility
Book after induction-
Dedicated bench time
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Hand tools and finishing
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Casting bay sessions
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CAD/CAM & 3D printing
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Online booking calendar
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Secure vault storage
Our Team
Our Mentors &
Programme Team
Contact Us
Talk to the TPI Team
Incubatee Stories
What Our Makers
Say About TPI
Incubatee Name
Jewellery DesignerTPI gave me access to a casting machine and a mentor. I went from making pieces at home to supplying retail stores.
Incubatee Name
GoldsmithThe pre-incubation phase helped me register my business and price my work properly for the first time.
Incubatee Name
Founder, Jewellery BrandThrough TPI I exhibited at my first trade show and landed corporate gifting orders.
FAQ’S
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who can apply to TPI?Artisans, jewellery designers and SMMEs working with platinum group or precious metals, from graduates to informal traders ready to formalise.
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How long is each phase?Pre-incubation lasts six months, incubation up to three years, and alumni continue with post-incubation support.
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What does incubation cost?Programme support is subsidised through Seda. Alumni can rent bench time and equipment at nominal fees.
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Can I book equipment?Yes. Incubatees and alumni can book casting, CAD/CAM, 3D printing and laser welding equipment after induction.
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How do I apply?Use the online application. We screen, assess with GrowthWheel and interview before each intake.
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