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.
