About DKS Incubation Center
Where Enterprise Grows — Empowering Liberian Entrepreneurs to Innovate, Scale, and Succeed
About Our Incubation Center
Our goal is to connect and support Liberian entrepreneurs
The DKS Incubation Center is a social enterprise dedicated to supporting startups, empowering youth and women, and strengthening community-based entrepreneurship across Liberia. Since our founding, we’ve implemented programs such as the Enterprise Development Program (EDP), Integrated Professional Skills Development Programme (IPS-DP), Green Innovation Programme (GIP), and Strive Business Development Programme (SBDP) — training and mentoring over a hundred MSME owners.
Our incubation model is community-oriented, integrating social impact, sustainability, and local innovation. We provide hands-on technical training, mentorship, coaching, and research support to help entrepreneurs develop practical skills and build resilient businesses.
WHAT WE DO
We Empower Liberian Entrepreneurs to Grow and Succeed
At the DKS Incubation Center, we are committed to nurturing Liberia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by promoting innovation and enterprise growth. We provide ideators, startups, and early-stage businesses—especially youth and women-led enterprises—with the skills, mentorship, and resources to grow, scale, and become investment-ready. Our programs integrate practical training, business incubation, research, and workforce development to create resilient businesses, foster inclusive economic growth, and strengthen local communities.
Our Mission
We empower entrepreneurs and professionals through training, mentorship, incubation, and research — turning local ideas into value-added products and sustainable enterprises that strengthen Liberia’s economy.
Our Vision
To be Liberia’s premier hub for enterprise growth — empowering ideators, entrepreneurs, and business owners to transform ideas into impactful ventures that drive inclusive and sustainable community development.
Our Core Pillars
Enterprise Growth & Value Creation
We turn local ideas and resources into high-quality, value-added products and services that boost productivity and competitiveness.
Entrepreneur Empowerment
We equip entrepreneurs and MSME owners with training, mentorship, and tools to grow, scale, and become investment-ready.
Market Access & Partnerships
We create pathways to markets, networks, and financing, enabling businesses to expand their reach and sustain long-term growth.
Community Impact & Sustainability
We focus on job creation, food security, and community empowerment — promoting inclusive and sustainable development across Liberia.
Our Impact
250+
Entrepreneurs Trained
27
Businesses Launched
7
Cohorts Completed
100+
Businesses Showcased
1,500+
Youth Reached
Our Partners
Board of Directors
Matthias M. Yeanay
Board Chair
Executive Director, Founder, InfoQuest
Meimah O. J. Whenyou
Board Member, DKS Incubation Center
Joy Kotlin
Board Member, DKS Incubation Center
Executive Director, Founder, Giving Joy Grants
David K. Sinatue, Sr.
Secretary to the board
Executive Director, Founder, DKS Incubation Center.
Leadership Team
David K. Sinatue, Sr.
Executive Director
David K. Sinatue, Executive Director of the DKS Incubation Center, leads programs that promote sustainable businessgrowth, youth empowerment, and environmental responsibility in line with GoLocal�?Ts mission. He holds an MSc in Environmental Governance and a BA in Sociology and Public Administration.
Ballah Davis
Finance Officer
Ballah Davis, Finance Officer at the DKS Incubation Center,manages financial operations and ensures effective resource allocation to support program delivery and organization growth. He holds an MBA in Banking and and a BSc in Economics.
Gifty Benson Ughweri
Program Coordinator
Gifty U. Benson, Program Coordinator at the DKS Incubation Center, oversees the planning and execution of programs, ensuring effective delivery and participant engagement. She holds a BA in Mass Communication.
J. Musa Sheriff
Lead Program associate
J. Musa Sheriff, Lead Program Associate at the DKS Incubation Center, supports program implementation and coordinates activities to ensure smooth operations and participant engagement. He is a BSc Candidate in Marketing and Supply Chain Management.
M. Abraham Kortu
Recruitment & Outreach Coordinator
M. Abraham Kortu, Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator at the DKS Incubation Center, manages participant recruitment and outreach activities to engage entrepreneurs and stakeholders. He holds a ASc in Environmental Science and is a BSc Candidate in Environmental Science.
Prince T. L. Phillips
Lead Program Associate, GIP
Prince T. L. Phillips, Lead Program Associate for the DKS Incubation Center�?Ts Green Innovator Program, supports sustainable business solutions, environmental justice, and climate adaptation and mitigation. He holds an ASc in Environmental Science and is a BSc Candidate in Environmental Science.
Our Journey
DKS Liberia founded with a mission to empower entrepreneurs.
Launched Enterprise Development Program (EDP).
Trained over 200 entrepreneurs nationwide.
Introduced the Professional Skills Development Program (IPS-DP).
Launched the Green Innovation Program (GIP).
1,000+ entrepreneurs trained and 300+ businesses launched.
Expanded partnerships and reached over 1,500 young professionals.