OUR PROGRAMMES

EVERY STAGE OF YOUR

MAKER HOW TO APPLY

Small makers rarely have access to the equipment, metal supply and markets they need. TPI brings all three together under one roof, with mentoring and business support at every stage.

PLATINUM RING COLLECTION

Pre-Incubation: Six Months to Build Your Foundation

WORK FROM OUR INCUBATEES

Pre-Incubation: Six Months to Build Your Foundation

CRAFTED IN RUSTENBURG

Pre-Incubation: Six Months to Build Your Foundation

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Pre-Incubation: Six Months to Build Your Foundation

About TPI

TPI IS WHERE LOCAL

PLATINUM BECOMES ENTERPRISE

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.

High-security workshops and vault storage

Bulk raw metal procurement support

Master artisan mentoring and quality control

Programme Manager

The Platinum Incubator

Corporate Gifts

SECURE VAULT STORAGE

OUR IMPACT SINCE LAUNCH

OUR PROGRAMMES

TURNING PLATINUM

INTO THRIVING

BUSINESSES

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.

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.

  • Board & Management
  • Jewellery Designer
  • Incubation: Three Years of Hands-On Support
  • Board & Management

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.

  • Board & Management
  • Jewellery Designer
  • Incubation: Three Years of Hands-On Support
  • Board & Management

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.

  • Board & Management
  • Jewellery Designer
  • Incubation: Three Years of Hands-On Support
  • Board & Management
SUPPORTED

SECURE WORKSHOPS SUPPORTED

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

Contact

GOVERNANCE AND

BOARD OVERSIGHT

OUR IMPACT SINCE LAUNCH

MASTER MENTORING

Design stations and 3D printers that take a sketch to a production-ready model.

  • Pre-Incubation: 6 months

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

  • Incubation: 3 years

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

  • Post-Incubation: Commercialise

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

  • Post-Incubation: Commercialise

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

  • Post-Incubation: Commercialise

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

MARKET ACCESS

MASTER MENTORING