Project for Strengthening Research and Innovation Infrastructures

New

Research and Innovation System Strengthening Program

Axis 1 : Competitive Economy

SO.1.8. Build a dynamic research and innovation (R&I) system

Funding (public et prive) :

30,000,000,000 FCFA

Project leader

Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation

Project description

The project aims to strengthen research infrastructures in Senegal by establishing a modern environment compliant with international standards, in order to address constraints related to the lack of equipment. It provides researchers with the necessary resources to produce knowledge and solutions adapted to the needs of populations and economic and social actors. With cutting-edge tools such as a supercomputer and electronic microscopes, it also aims to develop a nuclear research project covering key areas such as health, food security, and natural resource management. Led by the Cité du Savoir in Diamniadio, this project reflects a commitment to modernising and pooling scientific infrastructures.

Intervention zones

⚠️ ATTENTION: Aucune zone d'intervention disponible.

Funding (public et prive)

30,000,000,000 FCFA

General Objective

Contribute to developing the capacities of Senegal’s research and innovation ecosystem.

Specific Objectives

Establish research platforms in areas such as digital technology, agriculture, health, etc.
Implement scientific and technological production and development programmes
Train, support, and advise incubators and project holders involved in creating innovative
companies
Create synergy between researchers, companies, and decision-makers to better impact the
country’s economy

Expected results

A synergy of actors is created around national research objectives
Senegal has high-level platforms and becomes attractive for national and international researchers
Support, training, and advisory mechanisms for innovative entrepreneurs are operational
Research teams in targeted fields are established and functional

Key milestones

2025

Project formulation

Project start

2026

2027

Establishment of platforms

Equipment and installation

2028

2029

Start of scientific and technical activities