He aims to establish Alissa IA as a key player in African automation. His startup designs localized solutions to meet the communication and management challenges faced by institutions across the continent.

Gabonese entrepreneur and developer Samuel Nkenke Eyebe is working to establish his company, Alissa IA, as a key player in Africa’s automation sector by developing virtual agents and chatbots for public and private institutions across the continent.

Founded in 2024, Alissa IA creates conversational solutions and AI tools tailored for government agencies, ministries, businesses, and the general public. The company combines technological development with support services, including training and awareness programs focused on the use of AI in Africa. Its goal is to respond to communication and assistance needs through automation and machine learning.

The company designs custom chatbots for support, information, and user interaction. It also builds AI tools for various sectors to improve internal processes and strengthen the connection between institutions and citizens. Its solutions include tools that accelerate content production, from idea to final text.

In addition to product development, Alissa IA organizes training and awareness initiatives focused on artificial intelligence, aiming to promote digital upskilling and access to technology careers.

Samuel Nkenke Eyebe graduated from Omar Bongo University in 2022 with a bachelor's degree in business law, and earned a higher technical certificate in software engineering from Simplon Roanne in France the same year.

He began his professional career in 2021 as a software developer at Ogooué Labs, a Gabonese startup incubator, where he worked until 2024. Between 2023 and 2024, he also served as an IT development trainer at Ecole 241 Business, an institution focused on digital careers.

In February 2025, Nkenke Eyebe won first prize in the web and mobile development category at the Gabon National Crafts Competition. That same year, he participated in the Osiane conference, a major digital event in Central Africa, as well as in VivaTech in France, an international event focused on innovation and technology startups.

Melchior Koba