T P I

starWelcome to TPI– Turning Platinum Into Enterprise!

PGM Beneficiation · Rustenburg

Grow Your Craft

Into a Business

TPI helps artisans, jewellery designers and SMMEs turn platinum group metals into market-ready products.

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(SMMEs)

Makers supported since launch

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Master Mentors

our programmes

Three Phases From

Idea to Market

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Pre-Incubation

Six months of feasibility, skills and compliance.

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Programme Team

Three years of workshops, machinery and mentoring.

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Post-Incubation

Equipment access, trade shows and retail pipelines.

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ABOUT TPI

Who We Are – Introducing

The Platinum Incubator

A non-profit Seda Technology Programme incubator at ORBIT TVET College, accelerating local beneficiation of platinum group and precious metals.

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45

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Graduated businesses

350

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Jobs sustained
in the region

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FACILITIES

Shared Equipment –

Built for Precious Metal Work

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Bay
Casting

Casting Bay & Kilns

(Induction required)
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Workshop Team

Facility

Incubatees
Alumni
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Lab
CAD/CAM

CAD/CAM Design Stations

(Induction required)
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Workshop Team

Facility

Incubatees
Alumni
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Lab
3D Printing

3D Printing & Prototyping

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why tpi?

Equipment and support

most makers can’t reach alone

Secure workshops, specialised machinery, bulk metal support and master artisan mentoring, all under one roof.

  • iconBulk Metal Support
  • iconProgress Mentoring
  • iconCAD Training
  • iconCompliance Support

starBacked by Seda and the DSBD

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10

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Years Supporting Makers

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3D Printing

Pre-Incubation Intake

Applications Open

(Induction required)
Lab 2027
6
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MENTORS

Introducing Our Master Artisans and

Programme Team

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Master Goldsmith
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Business Mentor
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CAD Specialist
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Programme Officer
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INCUBATEE STORIES

Real Experiences From Our

Makers

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Ready to Grow Your Craft?

Apply for Incubation!

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Call Anytime

+27 14 000 0000

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120+ Makers supported

NEWS

Read the Latest News and

Trade Updates From TPI

our partners

Partners & Funders

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