Eni Congo and Republic of Congo Strengthen Partnership for Sustainable Economic Growth

Strategic Insights -

Eni Congo and the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises and Handicrafts of the Republic of Congo have signed a significant partnership to support the country's economic growth, focusing on agriculture and entrepreneurial innovation. The initiative aims to foster the creation of innovative businesses in the fields of the green economy, sustainable agriculture, and green technologies. The partnership builds on the success of the Yasika program, which has provided over 10 startups and 25 young entrepreneurs with training, mentoring, and development opportunities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The partnership focuses on strengthening the agricultural value chain through training initiatives, access to finance, and technical support for local SMEs.
  • The Yasika program, promoted by Eni's school for enterprise Joule, will be expanded to include new entrepreneurial talents from rural and less urbanized areas of the country.
  • The program will cover three key sectors: Agritech, Climate Tech, Energy, and Green Economy, with applications open until 15 January 2026.
  • The partnership aims to create a dynamic, inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem oriented toward the energy transition, decarbonization, and enhancement of local resources.
  • 4 startups signed contracts with Eni and developed pilot projects in sectors such as plastic waste recycling, geospatial intelligence for agricultural land management, and digital platforms for access to farming equipment.
  • The partnership has already seen success, with over 10 startups and 25 young entrepreneurs benefiting from the 2025 edition of the Yasika program.

Statistics:

  • Over 10 startups and 25 young entrepreneurs from the Republic of Congo and neighboring countries participated in the 2025 edition of the Yasika program.
  • 4 startups signed contracts with Eni and developed pilot projects in various sectors.
  • The partnership aims to strengthen the agricultural value chain through training initiatives, access to finance, and technical support for local SMEs, with a focus on 3 key sectors: Agritech, Climate Tech, Energy, and Green Economy.

Sources:

  • "Eni Congo and Republic of Congo strengthen partnership for sustainable economic growth" on Gulfoilandgas.com
  • "Eni and Congo’s Ministry of SMEs and Handicrafts sign partnership for sustainable economic growth" on Eni.com
  • "Yasika Program 2025: A success story for young Congolese entrepreneurs" on Joule.energiaotre.'&rt (note: URL not specified)