Go digital. Grow further.
<cy>PHER is a free program from The CANs Park helping women-led micro SMEs in Abuja's trade sector build the digital, financial and business skills to scale.
Open to 40 women entrepreneurs across the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) and Lugbe District, working in beauty & cosmetics, catering, consumer products, and fashion.
Why <cy>PHER
of small enterprises nationwide are in Nigeria's trade sector
of SMEs across Nigeria are owned by women
Yet many women-led businesses struggle to grow past their first two years — held back by limited digital adoption, weak support systems, and financial constraints. <cy>PHER exists to change that: industry-specific digital and business development support for 40 women-led micro SMEs in Abuja's trade sector — so they can modernize how they work, reach more customers, and grow with confidence. Led by The CANs Park and supported by GIZ.
Is <cy>PHER for you?
<cy>PHER is open to women entrepreneurs who meet the following:
- Women between 18 and 35 years old
- Own a micro SME operating within AMAC or Lugbe District
- Have a basic understanding of technology and access to a smartphone
- Have an active business page on Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp
- Have been in business for at least 1 year, but not more than 2 years
- Operate in beauty & cosmetics, catering, consumer products, or fashion
Note: Selected applicants will also be asked to submit a short two-page business plan as part of the selection process.
Your <cy>PHER journey
<cy>PHER runs in two cohorts of four months each, with each participant receiving 10 one-on-one advisory sessions and a hands-on digital training workshop.
Apply & Get Selected
Submit your application and a short business plan. Selected participants complete a quick needs assessment so we can tailor your support from day one.
Pre-Training Advisory
Meet your dedicated business and financial consultants for personalised pre-advisory and strategy sessions — covering everything from goal-setting to cash flow management.
Digitalization Workshop
Join a hands-on workshop covering digital marketing, e-commerce, and operational tools designed to help you run your business more efficiently.
Post-Training Advisory
Get follow-up sessions to help you put your new tools and strategies into practice, plus guidance on funding readiness and compliance.
Join the Community
Become part of the <cy>PHER support network — a community of women-led businesses learning, growing and opening doors for each other, long after the program ends.
What you can expect
Hands-on digital skills
Practical skills for marketing, sales and daily operations.
One-on-one advisory
Personal sessions with experienced business and financial consultants.
Digital & financial tools
Access to free or discounted digital and financial tools through our partners.
A wider customer base
A stronger, wider customer base beyond your current location.
A lasting network
A community of fellow women entrepreneurs and mentors.
Built with partners who believe in SME growth
<cy>PHER works with digital and financial tool providers to give participants access to free or low-cost tools that make digital adoption easier and more affordable.
Who's behind <cy>PHER
The CANs Park
The CANs Park is an innovation support organization founded in 2019, serving Northern Nigeria from two hubs in Abuja — Maitama and the Central Business District. We support startups, SMEs and entrepreneurs through collaborative workspaces, business incubation, technology solutions, consulting, and community-driven support — helping young leaders become drivers of change through innovation.
Women CAN
<cy>PHER builds on Women CAN, which trained 34 female entrepreneurs on business consultation and post-COVID strategy development through workshops on financial planning, market analysis, digital transformation, and crisis resilience.
Fem-Money
Fem-Money equipped 41 young female entrepreneurs with financial literacy, design thinking and leadership skills — experience <cy>PHER carries forward into industry-specific digital and business support.
Join our virtual soft launch
We're officially introducing <cy>PHER on Thursday, 27 August 2026, 4:00–5:30 PM WAT — a virtual event bringing together our first participants, guest industry leaders, our consultants, and the project team. Come hear what's ahead for the program and how to get involved.
RSVP for the Soft LaunchReady to grow with <cy>PHER?
Applications are open now — apply early. It only takes a few minutes, and if you're selected you'll be asked to submit a short two-page business plan describing your business and growth goals.
Apply NowHave a question about <cy>PHER or your application?
The CANs Park, Maitama Amusement Park, Abuja
Supported by GIZ