Senegal Restarts Digital Technologies Park Construction, Targets March 2026 Delivery for Phase One Under Technological New Deal
As part of the implementation of the Technological New Deal, Minister Alioune Sall, accompanied by the General Directors of Senegal Connect Park and the Operational Bureau for Coordination and Monitoring (BOCS), conducted a working visit to the site of the future Digital Technologies Park (PTN) this morning. The visit marks the official restart of work on the ambitious project, envisioned as a cradle of digital innovation for the coming years.
During his visit, Minister Sall reaffirmed the government’s firm commitment to deliver the first phase of the PTN. He set a clear operational target: to make the park available to the local digital private sector by March 2026. On-site, the Minister secured firm commitments from project managers and stakeholders regarding the timeline. It was agreed that BOCS would oversee a regular and rigorous monitoring mechanism to ensure compliance with the deadline.
The Digital Technologies Park will cover 12.5 hectares in its first phase and is designed as an integrated digital city, featuring state-of-the-art infrastructure to cover the full digital value chain. Key components include three ICT Towers to host technology companies, startups, and investors; a Research Center dedicated to disruptive innovation in partnership with universities and the private sector; and an Incubation Center offering workspace, mentorship, and access to funding for startups.
The park will also house an Audiovisual Production Center to develop Senegal as a hub for creative industries such as cinema, animation, video games, and post-production, along with a Training Center aimed at upskilling the local workforce in digital professions.
The PTN is one of the cornerstones of the Technological New Deal, reflecting the government’s vision to create a virtuous ecosystem where research, training, entrepreneurship, and industry mutually reinforce each other. The initiative aims to position Senegal as a regional leader in the digital economy, attracting foreign investment while fostering the emergence of local champions.
With the restart of the strategic construction site and the formal commitment of stakeholders, the government is sending a strong signal: the country’s economic future and innovation depend on structured investment in the digital sector. The countdown is now underway for the first phase’s delivery, expected in the first quarter of 2026.
Source: Tech News Africa
