Three axes. One score.
No guessing.
Every credential you submit earns points on a fixed formula not a black box. Here's exactly how your tier gets calculated.
74
CERTIFIED
What actually gets measured
Technical / Operational fitness
40%Qualifications, certifications, equipment, infrastructure , the table-stakes layer.
Professional / Procurement compliance
35%Insurance, licences, references, regulatory compliance & what a CFO needs to approve the spend.
Cultural & community authority
25%Community connection, indigenous knowledge, decolonial framing & the platform's differentiator.
Every credential is scored by how it was established
Self-declared signal
1–3 ptsDocument uploaded
3–5 ptsAdmin-verified document
5–7 ptsThird-party attested verifiable credential
7–10 ptsLive or curator assessment pass
+5 bonusVerified corporate reference
+3 per ref · max 3Post-event buyer review
Rolling, weightedWhere your score lands you
Registered
0–39
Not visible in buyer search
Verified
40–59
Visible but below procurement minimum
Certified
60–79
Procurement recommended minimum for corporate R&I
Elite
80–94
Premium placement in buyer search
Bantu Select
95–100
Top tier — highest placement, featured experiences
Certified and above unlock the badge
The Vetted badge appears on your card the moment your tier reaches Certified (60+). Buyers filtering for procurement-ready suppliers only see Certified, Elite and Bantu Select profiles.
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