Yasika: Joule’s programme in Congo honours three innovative projects

Joule’s relationship with the Republic of the Congo continues to grow stronger. The second edition of Yasika, Joule’s programme to strengthen entrepreneurial skills, promote innovation and develop value chains in the African country – where Eni has a longstanding presence – has been successfully completed.

Thirty-five local entrepreneurs took part in the programme, developing 17 innovative projects through training, coaching and mentoring.

It resulted in 120 trials with real customers and ended with a 100% completion rate. At the ceremony held in Brazzaville on 16 October 2026, the three projects that stood out most during the initiative were honoured.

Yasika is part of Eni’s “Dual Flag” approach, which centres on developing local communities, building skills and working with strategic partners committed to the energy transition and sustainable development.

The programme also builds on the collaboration between Eni Congo and the country’s Ministry of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Handicrafts, formalised in October 2025, to strengthen entrepreneurial skills, promote innovation and support the development of local value chains.