The Platinum Incubator

Programmes: 3
Mentors: 12
Help Line: +27 14 000 0000

High-Security Workshops for Fine Jewellery

Beneficiating platinum locally keeps value, skills and jobs in the North West instead of exporting raw metal.

Eligibility Criteria

High-security storage and handling that meet Precious Metals Act requirements.

How to Apply

Through TPI I exhibited at my first trade show and landed corporate gifting orders.

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How to Apply

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Master Mentors

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Master Mentoring

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How to Apply

Our Programmes

From feasibility to commercialisation, TPI supports makers at every stage of building a precious metals business.

Pre-Incubation

Makers supported 1278

Incubation

Makers supported 9577

Post-Incubation

Makers supported 2544

Facilities

Makers supported 6788

Pre-Incubation

Makers supported 1766

Showcase

Makers supported 4355

Popular Facilities

From feasibility to commercialisation, TPI supports makers at every stage of building a precious metals business.

04:15:38
32

Incubation Workshop
(Induction)

Casting Bay & Kilns

Shared equipment for incubatees and alumni, booked after a short induction.

08:27:00
65

Design Production
(Induction)

CAD/CAM & 3D Printing

Shared equipment for incubatees and alumni, booked after a short induction.

04:15:38
32

Finishing Workshop
(Induction)

Laser Welding & Finishing

Shared equipment for incubatees and alumni, booked after a short induction.

04:15:38
32

Incubation Workshop
(Induction)

PGM Industrial Products

Shared equipment for incubatees and alumni, booked after a short induction.

08:27:00
65

Design Production
(Induction)

Visit the Incubator

Shared equipment for incubatees and alumni, booked after a short induction.

04:15:38
32

Finishing Workshop
(Induction)

Platinum Ring Collection

Shared equipment for incubatees and alumni, booked after a short induction.

How to Apply

Crafted in Rustenburg

Every incubatee is paired with an experienced master artisan who guides technique, production planning and quality control. Incubatees and alumni can book casting, CAD/CAM, 3D printing and laser welding equipment after completing an induction.

Market Access

Every incubatee is paired with an experienced master artisan who guides technique, production planning and quality control. Incubatees and alumni can book casting, CAD/CAM, 3D printing and laser welding equipment after completing an induction.

How to Apply

Independent operations with nominal-fee equipment access, trade shows and retail pipelines. 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.

How to Apply

Secure Workshops

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Secure Workshops

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Why Makers Choose TPI

What Our Makers Say

From feasibility to commercialisation, TPI supports makers at every stage of building a precious metals business.

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

Incubatee Name

Jewellery Designer

The pre-incubation phase helped me register my business and price my work properly for the first time.

Incubatee Name

Goldsmith

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

Incubatee Name

Founder, Jewellery Brand

Upcoming Events

From feasibility to commercialisation, TPI supports makers at every stage of building a precious metals business.

16 Nov, 2026

CAD/CAM & 3D Printing

8:00 - 16:00
ORBIT TVET College, Rustenburg

Meet the TPI team, tour the workshops and learn how to apply. Bring your portfolio and questions.

Book Now 40 seats

08 Jan, 2027

2027 Pre-Incubation Applications Close

10:00 - 14:00
ORBIT TVET College, Rustenburg

Meet the TPI team, tour the workshops and learn how to apply. Bring your portfolio and questions.

Book Now Online

19 Feb, 2027

Secure Vault Storage

11:00 - 19:00
ORBIT TVET College, Rustenburg

Meet the TPI team, tour the workshops and learn how to apply. Bring your portfolio and questions.

Book Now Open to all

26 Jan, 2027

Grow Your Craft Into a Business

08:00 - 16:00
ORBIT TVET College, Rustenburg

Meet the TPI team, tour the workshops and learn how to apply. Bring your portfolio and questions.

Book Now Open to all

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Applications open

Apply for the 2027 Pre-Incubation Intake!

Pre-incubation runs for six months and covers a GrowthWheel feasibility assessment, technical skills diagnostics, statutory registration, CAD training and a full business plan. Artisans, jewellery designers and SMMEs working with platinum group or precious metals are encouraged to apply before the deadline.

What you get in pre-incubation
Feasibility assessment
Skills diagnostics
Business plan

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Latest News

From feasibility to commercialisation, TPI supports makers at every stage of building a precious metals business.

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15 Oct, 2026

Events Incubation

2027 Pre-Incubation Intake Now Open

Applications are open to artisans and SMMEs working with platinum group metals.

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02 Oct, 2026

Events Post-Incubation

TPI Makers Exhibit at Jewellery Week

Applications are open to artisans and SMMEs working with platinum group metals.

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20 Sep, 2026

Programmes Workshop

How PGM Beneficiation Builds Local Jobs

Applications are open to artisans and SMMEs working with platinum group metals.