As part of the implementation of the Technological New Deal, Senegal’s Minister of Digital Economy, Alioune Sall, accompanied by the General Directors of Senegal Connect Park and the Operational Bureau for Coordination and Monitoring (BOCS), visited the site of the upcoming Digital Technologies Park (PTN). The visit marks the official kickoff of work on the highly anticipated project, envisioned as a hub for digital innovation in the years ahead.
During the site visit, Minister Sall reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to completing the first phase of the PTN, with a targeted opening for the local digital private sector by March 2026. He emphasised the importance of adhering to this timeline and secured firm commitments from project managers and stakeholders. BOCS will oversee a rigorous monitoring process to ensure progress remains on track and deadlines are met.
The first phase of the park will span 12.5 hectares and is designed as an integrated digital city equipped with cutting-edge infrastructure covering the entire digital value chain. Key features include three ICT Towers intended to host technology companies, startups, and investors; a Research Centre dedicated to disruptive innovation in collaboration with universities and the private sector; and an Incubation Centre providing workspace, mentorship, and access to funding for emerging startups.
Additionally, the park will include an Audiovisual Production Centre to position Senegal as a regional hub for creative industries such as cinema, animation, video game development, and post-production. A Training Centre will also be established to upskill the local workforce in digital professions, supporting the country’s broader digital economy ambitions.
The PTN is a cornerstone of Senegal’s Technological New Deal, reflecting the government’s vision to create a synergistic ecosystem where research, training, entrepreneurship, and industry mutually reinforce each other. The initiative aims to establish Senegal as a regional leader in the digital economy, attracting foreign investment and nurturing local champions.
With the restart of construction and official stakeholder commitments, the government underscores its dedication to the country’s economic future and innovation capacity, emphasising that these depend on strategic investments in the digital sector. The countdown to the first phase’s delivery, expected in early 2026, has officially begun.
