University of Port Harcourt · Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Enterprise Development
08063158233University of Port Harcourt
UPEC equips students, entrepreneurs and communities with practical skills, business confidence and innovation opportunities for the future of work.
UPEC Digital Campus
Learn. Build. Launch.
Welcome to the University of Port Harcourt Entrepreneurial Centre (UPEC) — where ideas become enterprises. It is my privilege to invite students, staff, entrepreneurs and our host communities to learn, build and launch with us, and to turn knowledge into value and innovation into opportunity.
Dr Henry O. Wobo, B.Sc, M.Sc, ACA, ACTI, PhD
Ag. Director
University of Port Harcourt Entrepreneurial Centre
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Skills acquisition tracks — fashion, ICT, welding & more
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Degree programmes: PGD & M.Sc in Entrepreneurship
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Professional certificate programmes
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Practical training modules across programmes
UPEC is building a culture of enterprise.
From classroom ideas to community impact and scalable ventures.
The University of Port Harcourt Entrepreneurial Centre supports learners, staff, entrepreneurs and host communities with practical enterprise, innovation and future-work skills.
Our digital campus will make UPEC programmes easier to discover, access and complete—whether a learner is on campus, in Port Harcourt, elsewhere in Rivers State or beyond.
Practical entrepreneurship and enterprise skills
Flexible online, physical and hybrid learning
Industry-focused facilitators and mentors
Startup support, incubation and pitch opportunities
🎓 2025/2026 Admission Ongoing
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Postgraduate Degrees such as the Master of Science (M.Sc) and Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Entrepreneurship at the University of Port Harcourt Entrepreneurial Centre.
Admission Requirements
1st degree from University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized university
HND or its equivalent (with at least an upper credit) and a recognized professional qualification in Entrepreneurship, with at least 5 years working experience in Entrepreneurship or any related organization
The PGD is a Full Time / Part Time Programme
Admission Requirements
PGD, or a 1st Degree (not lower than Second Class Lower) in Entrepreneurship or related discipline (e.g. Social Sciences, Management Sciences, Health Sciences, Geography, Town Planning, Engineering, etc.)
An M.Sc Degree in Entrepreneurship from University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University
M.Sc degree in any related discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5 point scale
The programme runs on full time / part time basis
Applicants should apply online via the official registration portal, or visit the University of Port Harcourt Entrepreneurial Centre (UPEC) at the University of Port Harcourt.
Register OnlineEnquiries
📞 08063158233
Mrs Gloria Chindah, Registrar
University of Port Harcourt, Choba, PMB 5323, Port Harcourt.
A non-refundable application fee of ₦25,000 (non-refundable) should be paid into:
UPEC supports emerging entrepreneurs with practical business tools, mentorship, incubation opportunities, pitch preparation and connections that can move an idea from concept to enterprise.
Share an innovative business or community solution.
Connect with facilitators, experts and enterprise mentors.
Apply for structured startup support and accelerator cohorts.
Prepare for pitch opportunities, partners and growth.
UPEC Startup Accelerator
Build your model, understand your customer, prepare your pitch and access meaningful support.
Stay updated with leadership announcements, strategic partnerships, collaborations, entrepreneurship programmes and innovation activities at the University of Port Harcourt Entrepreneurial Centre.
12th August 2026
Today, Dr. Henry O. Wobo was appointed the Acting Director of the University of Port Harcourt Entrepreneurial Centre by the 10th Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Professor Prof. Chike Princewill Rewhuamwhu Chike.
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13th August 2026
Dr. Henry Wobo welcomes staff and unveils vision based on teamwork, inclusiveness, professionalism, innovation and mutual respect.
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13th August 2026
A new chapter for innovation at UniPort as Acting Director Dr. Henry Wobo briefs the Vice Chancellor on the OPay Scholarship Programme and Innovation Hub.
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19th August 2026
UPEC holds inaugural team meeting under Dr. Henry Wobo, unveiling Fashion Hub, Innovation Hub, Start-up Weekends, microfinance access and sustainable revenue model.
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19th August 2026
Delegation from Bayelsa Medical University Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation led by Prof. Stephen Temegba Olali visits UPEC to explore collaboration.
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21st August 2026
Dr. Henry O. Wobo represents Vice-Chancellor as keynote speaker at Bayelsa State World Entrepreneurship Day, presenting Strategic Entrepreneurship Development Framework.
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28th August 2026 · Visit
4th September 2026 · Training
9th September 2026 · Empowerment
UPEC helped me move from having an idea to building a business plan I could confidently present to customers and partners.
Adaeze N.
Creative Enterprise Founder
The practical learning approach gave me tools I could apply immediately. I now understand my market, pricing and customer journey.
David E.
Digital Services Entrepreneur
The mentorship and business support helped me organise my agribusiness idea into a venture with clear goals.
Blessing T.
Agribusiness Startup Founder
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