Building Sustainable Business Models: Duapa Werkspace’s September 2025 Workshop
Startups in Africa face a staggering challenge—90% of them fail. Frequently, the difference between survival and success comes down to one critical factor: having a strong, innovative business model.
That’s the driving insight behind Duapa Werkspace’s Business Model Innovation Workshop, scheduled for 15–17 September 2025 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM). This hybrid workshop, hosted by the Takoradi-based innovation hub, promises to help entrepreneurs rethink, redesign, and future-proof their business models using practical tools and real-world examples.
Who Is Duapa Werkspace?
Located at No. 8 De-Graft Afful Avenue, West Anaji, Takoradi, Duapa Werkspace is a skills development and entrepreneurship hub dedicated to empowering Ghana’s youth and women through business incubation, mentorship, and skills training duapawerkspace.comeuroquity.com.
Founded in 2020, their mission is clear: tackle youth unemployment by equipping young people with technical, vocational, and entrepreneurial skills to create sustainable livelihoods euroquity.com.
Key offerings include:
- Co-working and collaboration spaces
- Incubation and acceleration programs
- Digital skills and vocational training (e.g., IT4Teens, Ewuraba Program, Fashion & Leather)
- Mentorship, business development, and model acceleration for startups
- A safe, innovative environment for freelancers and creatives duapawerkspace.comeuroquity.com
Why Strong Business Models Matter for Entrepreneurship in Ghana
The entrepreneurial ecosystem in Ghana is vibrant yet nuanced. Many founders possess bold ideas—but often lack the strategic roadmap and business model needed to navigate challenges like funding gaps, market access, and systemic scaling.
Duapa Werkspace’s Business Model Innovation Workshop directly addresses those challenges by helping entrepreneurs—especially startups and MSMEs—reimagine their business foundations for long-term viability.
Business Growth Strategy in Africa: Innovation as a Core Driver
Africa’s largest opportunity lies not just in innovation, but in scalable and adaptable business models. The 3-day Duapa workshop equips participants with:
- Frameworks to redesign revenue streams
- Case studies from successful SMEs and startups
- Skills to test assumptions, pivot strategy, and adapt to change
As Africa’s economy rapidly evolves, workshops like this are crucial for developing agile businesses ready to tap into the continent’s growth potential.
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Cuba to Success Stories: The Impact of Duapa Werkspace
Duapa’s career impact is evident in its alumni:
- Eggs N More: Innovated egg and eggshell powder as alternative revenue sources
- DavNak Ventures: Turns plastic waste into resources for recycling
- Aniwasu Garments: Creates fashion items from textile waste
- Roland Rice: Owns a rice brand that processes and packages locally sourced rice
- The Water Chain: Supplies purified water using sustainable filtration methods duapawerkspace.com
These ventures underscore Duapa’s role in shepherding student innovation and small businesses toward regional success.
Upcoming Workshop Details
Business Model Innovation Workshop
- When: 15–17 September 2025
- Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
- Format: Hybrid (in-person & virtual)
- Tagline: “Don’t just build a business. Build a business model that works.”
- Registration: Duapa Registration Link Facebook
This event is a must-attend for Ghanaian entrepreneurs aiming to transition from survival to growth.
Africa Business Opportunity: Building Resilience in Entrepreneurship
Effective business models are key to seizing Africa’s emerging opportunities—particularly in agriculture, creative industries, and sustainability. With Duapa’s focus on inclusion and capacity building, they are helping entrepreneurs craft strategies that attract investment, endure market shifts, and scale across borders.
Conclusion: Why You Shouldn’t Miss This
If you’re building a startup in Ghana—or planning to transform a fledgling idea into a sustainable venture—this workshop is for you. Duapa Werkspace offers not only practical training, but also a connection to a powerful ecosystem of entrepreneurs.
Register now and take the crucial step from founder to strategist. Because in the world of business, it’s the model—not just the idea—that makes the difference.
