He aims to help farmers improve crop management and yields. For his agriculture-focused technological solution, he was awarded by the telecom operator Orange in the DRC.

Lucien Disu (photo) is a DRC-born entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of Best Bilanga Optimal (BBOPT), an innovative tech solution powered by artificial intelligence (AI) aimed at optimizing agriculture in Africa.

BBOPT's mission is to improve crop quality and agricultural yields. The device, designed as a connected object, analyzes soil quality, recommends suitable crops, detects plant diseases using AI, and provides personalized advice through a web and mobile application.

With BBOPT, farmers can monitor their fields remotely and communicate with other growers through a discussion space integrated into the app. The device is equipped with sensors that collect soil data, an automatic irrigation system, and a mechanism that emits sound waves to repel rodents and pests. It is also rechargeable, making it a practical and sustainable tool.

“The goal of my project is to ensure food self-sufficiency with an artificial agronomist that analyzes soil fertility, provides personalized advice through our web and mobile app, and predicts crop yields,” said the entrepreneur, who won second place in the national phase of the Orange Social Venture Prize for Africa and the Middle East (POESAM) in the DRC in September 2024.

Lucien Disu holds a degree in Network and IT Maintenance Techniques, obtained in 2017 from the Chaminade Higher Institute of Computer Science in the DRC. Between 2021 and 2022, he served as Marketing Director at Mastagate, a group of companies specializing in digital technologies.

Melchior Koba