Market Access
Workshops, machinery and mentoring for local makers. The Platinum Incubator is a non-profit incubator under the Seda Technology Programme and the Department of Small Business Development, based at ORBIT TVET College in Rustenburg. Through TPI I exhibited at my first trade show and landed corporate gifting orders. Impact figures are updated from the TPI dashboard and reported to Seda, the DSBD and our ESD partners.
Our showcase connects buyers with local makers for fine jewellery, custom commissions, PGM industrial products and corporate gifting. Our makers exhibited new collections at this year’s jewellery trade show, from platinum rings to bespoke pendants. Six months of feasibility checks, skills diagnostics and business planning.
Market Access
Work From Our Incubatees
Our board provides oversight in line with the Seda Technology Programme mandate and good governance practice.
Commission a Custom Piece
We help incubatees source raw metal in bulk, reducing costs and making small-batch production viable.
Why Makers Choose TPI
Incubatees and alumni can book casting, CAD/CAM, 3D printing and laser welding equipment after completing an induction.
Ready to Grow Your Craft?
We run regular information sessions for applicants. Bring your portfolio, questions and business idea.
How to Apply
- TPI helps artisans and SMMEs turn platinum into products.
- TPI helps artisans and SMMEs turn platinum into products.
- Through TPI I exhibited at my first trade show and landed corporate gifting orders.
- Casting machines and kilns for precise production runs in platinum, gold and silver.
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Incubation: Three Years of Hands-On Support
During incubation, makers work in high-security workshops with casting machines, CAD/CAM stations, 3D printers and laser welders, supported by master artisans and quality control.
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Enterprise and Supplier Development Partnerships
During incubation, makers work in high-security workshops with casting machines, CAD/CAM stations, 3D printers and laser welders, supported by master artisans and quality control.
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Shared Equipment Built for Precious Metal Work
During incubation, makers work in high-security workshops with casting machines, CAD/CAM stations, 3D printers and laser welders, supported by master artisans and quality control.
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TPI helps artisans and SMMEs turn platinum into products.
During incubation, makers work in high-security workshops with casting machines, CAD/CAM stations, 3D printers and laser welders, supported by master artisans and quality control.
