About the Platinum Incubator: For the Love of Platinum
We do what we do for the Love of Platinum and its group of metals.
The Platinum Incubator is a small business start-up hub devoted to encouraging budding entrepreneurs to develop world-class products and applications using Platinum Group Metals (PGMs).
Facilities and services include:
- Well structured PGMs jewellery SMME support services and systems.
- Access to PGMs beneficiation network in South Africa.
• Expert tuition in the manufacturing of Platinum Group Metal (PGM) jewellery
• Best-in-class jewellery design and manufacturing equipment
• Controlled and efficient access to PGMs and precious stones
• PGM laboratory facilities for the evaluation, preparation and manufacture of PGM- based Prototypes
The Incubator brand re-launch, a new look and feel – For The Love of Platinum
Previously known as SEDA Platinum Incubator, The Platinum Incubator (TPI) was re-launched at the Orbit TVET College in Rustenburg on Thursday 26 April 2018.
The Platinum Incubator TPI aims to become a global training partner in platinum minerals beneficiation and a leading Platinum innovation hub for individuals, entrepreneurs and small businesses.
We share some of the photo’s from the re-launch:
Carlos Goncalves of Siliane Jewels (TPI SMME)
Koketso Mohlala of Ditsala Designs (TPI SMME)
Lydia Kalosane of Botle Jewellery Design
Model wearing Kingsley Creation (clothing) Jewellery by Lulu Khesa Creation
From left Chairperson of the Finance Committee of the Orbit College Council: Mr TC Dubazana, SEDA Technology Program Manager: Kgaugelo Modise, South African Diamond Precious Mineral Resource (SADPMR): Joseph Mphafudi, Lonmin Groups Marketing Manager: Wilma Swarts, Ministry of small business, Deputy Minister: Cassel Mathale, NW SEZ Manager,Davis Sadike, Orbit TVET Principal: Maryna Marais,Council member Orbit College: Gloria Mathe.
Seated: Tshegofatjo Mphogo (TPI staff)
Standing from left: Fortune Mosoane, Gendal Masego, Sweeneth Sambo (Orbit students)
Far right: Tumelo Majahi ( TPI staff)
Inside the workshop of The Platinum Incubation
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