T P I

Crafting Local
Platinum Futures

Annual reports, audits and cohort case studies are available to funders and stakeholders on request.

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Incubation Phases

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Shared Equipment Built for Precious Metal Work

How to Apply

News and Trade Updates

From first sketch to finished piece, TPI supports every step of building a sustainable precious metals business.

PGM Industrial Products

TPI gave me access to a casting machine and a mentor. I went from making pieces at home to supplying retail stores.

Visit the Incubator

Annual reports, audits and cohort case studies are available to funders and stakeholders on request.

Retail Access

Visitors are welcome by appointment. Security gate entry rules apply at the ORBIT TVET College campus in Rustenburg.

Secure Workshops

Every incubatee is paired with an experienced master artisan who guides technique, production planning and quality control.

Mentorship
About TPI

Who We Are

From Raw Metal to Market-Ready Business

Market Access
How to Apply

Maker Showcase at
Jewellery Week

Mining houses, funders and government partners use TPI to meet Enterprise and Supplier Development goals with measurable local impact. Our board provides oversight in line with the Seda Technology Programme mandate and good governance practice.

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Market Access

Bulk Raw Metal Procurement Support

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Market Access

Enterprise and Supplier Development Partnerships

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How to Apply

Enterprise and Supplier Development Partnerships

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News and Trade Updates

Post-Incubation: Growing Beyond the Workshop

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Visit the Incubator

Workshops, machinery and mentoring for local makers.

Pre-Incubation: Six Months to Build Your Foundation

Board & Management

CAD/CAM Design and 3D Printing

Market Access

Maker Showcase

Quality Control From Bench to Buyer

After graduating, alumni operate independently while keeping nominal-fee access to equipment, trade show exhibitions and retail pipelines such as the OR Tambo hub.

Turning Platinum Into Thriving Businesses
Post-Incubation: Growing Beyond the Workshop

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