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PHEN
Port Harcourt · Rivers State · Est. 2026

Building Businesses.
Creating Wealth. Transforming Rivers State.

PHEN is a community dedicated to helping founders, entrepreneurs, creators, professionals, and students build sustainable businesses through education, mentorship, funding opportunities, partnerships, and community support.

100+ Entrepreneurs to OnboardWeekly Physical MeetupsPort Harcourt, Nigeria

Now Open — Founding Cohort 2026

Creator-to-Revenue Accelerator

Turn your knowledge into content, your content into an audience, and your audience into income. 12 weeks. Live online. Starting September 14, 2026.

₦50,000 Founding Price25 Spots Only
Apply Now — Limited SpotsLearn more about the programme →

Programme Investment

Standard₦50,000 founding · ₦75,000 regular
Premium₦150,000 founding · ₦200,000 regular
CorporateFrom ₦500,000

Founding cohort closes when all 25 spots are filled

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About PHEN

Who We Are

Port Harcourt Entrepreneurs Network (PHEN) exists to build one of Africa's strongest entrepreneurial communities by connecting ambitious people with the knowledge, network, opportunities, and resources needed to build successful businesses.

4
Consecutive Saturdays
25+
Members & Growing
2026
Est. Port Harcourt

What We Do

Six ways we build the ecosystem.

Entrepreneurship Education

Teach entrepreneurship in schools and campuses across Rivers State.

Founder Community

Weekly networking and accountability meetings with serious builders.

Mentorship

Learn from experienced entrepreneurs and professionals in our network.

Funding Opportunities

Connect founders with grants, investors, competitions, and investment programs.

Jobs & Talent

Connect employers with qualified professionals from our community.

Partnerships

Collaborate with organizations, companies, universities, and government.

Benefits

Why Join PHEN?

Everything you need to grow as a founder — in one community.

  • Weekly networking sessions
  • Business mentorship
  • Startup validation
  • Business growth resources
  • Funding opportunities
  • Access to exclusive events
  • Accountability partners
  • Job opportunities

Our Journey

PHEN in Action

Every movement starts somewhere. Here is ours — documented from day one.

PHEN Meeting 1
Meeting #1 · The Beginning

First Official Gathering

Three people. One vision.

Today we held the first meeting of the Port Harcourt Entrepreneurs Network. There were only 3 of us in attendance — but every movement starts somewhere.

  • Built the PHEN brand identity, logo, and social media presence
  • Launched the PHEN Schools Initiative to bring entrepreneurship to secondary schools
  • Assigned responsibilities across community, media, partnerships, and execution
  • Prepared outreach letters to schools and institutions
  • Mapped out systems for community growth and accountability
Small beginning. Big vision. PHEN is just getting started.
PHEN Meeting 2
Meeting #2 · Growing Fast

Rivers State Physical Hangout

From vision to action.

Our second meeting was held in collaboration with the Cowrywise IAUE Campus Ambassador Community during the Rivers State Physical Hangout — bringing financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and AI conversations together.

  • Shared PHEN's vision with a wider audience of founders, students, and professionals
  • Connected with an early-stage founder — PHEN will document their full launch journey
  • Outlined our Entrepreneurship Education Initiative for Rivers State schools
  • Discussed plans to connect members to grants, funding, and investors
  • Building a trusted talent community for employers to recruit from PHEN
Communities shouldn't just organise meetings. They should create opportunities.
4Consecutive SaturdaysNo missed meetings.
4 Weeks Strong · No Missed Saturdays

Milestone

Consistency is our proof.

Four consecutive Saturday meetings. Same place. Same people. Same commitment. No sponsors yet. No big budget. Just founders, students, creators, and professionals who show up every week and build together.

  • Schools Initiative active in Port Harcourt secondary schools
  • 1000 SMEs Online Initiative helping offline businesses get visible
  • Young Builders Program launching August 3rd–9th 2026
  • Community NDA in place — member ideas are protected
  • Legal Advisor recruitment underway
We don't conference. We build.

Mark Your Calendar

What's Coming at PHEN

Show up for the community. Bring a friend. Build something worth building.

Every Saturday

PHEN Weekly Community Meeting

4:00 PM — 7:00 PM · Randolph African Garden, Woji, Port Harcourt

Show up. Learn something practical. Leave with an assignment. Come back next week.

August 3–9, 2026

PHEN Young Builders Program

9:00 AM — 4:00 PM Daily · Winners Chapel Hall, Mgbaraja, Port Harcourt

A 7-day intensive entrepreneurship programme for students aged 12–18. From ideas to impact — real problems, real solutions, real revenue, real Demo Day.

Membership

Become a Member

One-time Registration

₦10,000

Weekly Commitment

₦2,000

  • Weekly meetings
  • Founder network
  • Training
  • Mentorship
  • Funding eligibility
  • Exclusive opportunities

Meetings every Saturday · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Randolph African Garden, Woji, Port Harcourt

PHEN Investment Initiative

From Community to Capital.

Members who have attended at least four meetings become eligible to apply for PHEN's community investment program. Selected founders receive business funding, mentorship, and accountability while building sustainable businesses.

Partners

Our Partners

We're building meaningful relationships across the ecosystem.

UniversitiesComing Soon
Corporate PartnersComing Soon
InvestorsComing Soon
AcceleratorsComing Soon
NGOsComing Soon
Government AgenciesComing Soon

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Anyone based in Port Harcourt who is serious about building — entrepreneurs, students, freelancers, professionals, investors, and creators are all welcome.

There is a one-time registration fee of ₦10,000 and a weekly community commitment of ₦2,000.

Every Saturday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Randolph African Garden, Woji, Port Harcourt.

Yes. PHEN welcomes students with entrepreneurial ambitions. You do not need to already have a business.

Members who attend at least four meetings become eligible to apply for PHEN's community investment program.