Blue Cloud Softech Solutions has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Senegal and the Global Council for Investment and Business for Africa (GCIB). The MoU sets out a framework for cooperation in digital transformation, innovation, digital infrastructure and the development of a national innovation ecosystem in Senegal. The cooperation is designed to align with the New Deal Technologique of the Republic of Senegal and its flagship programmes, including the Senegal Digital Factory, the Data and AI Factory, the AI Scaling Hub and the Startup Ecosystem programme. The MoU also builds on the existing MoU between GCIB and the company of April 2026 on a Digital Factory initiative in Senegal.
The MoU also aims to develop digital talent, entrepreneurship, knowledge exchange, investment mobilisation and technology transfer in the Republic of Senegal, and to position Senegal as a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, digital infrastructure and technology in West Africa and the wider Francophone African region. The MoU is a non-binding, non-exclusive cooperation framework with a term of three years. Any specific project or public-private partnership arising from it will be subject to a separate written agreement, in accordance with the applicable laws of the Republic of Senegal and the procedures of the competent authorities. The parties may form a joint working committee to prepare annual work plans and monitor progress. The MoU does not create financial obligations for any party.
GCIB brings experience in strategic project development, international cooperation, investment mobilization and public-private partnership structuring. The company contributes expertise in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, digital infrastructure, data centers, cybersecurity, digital platforms and startup acceleration.
Blue Cloud Softech Solutions is carrying on the business of designing, developing, computer software and marketing in India or abroad and providing data processing services of all kinds including computer consultancy, systems analysis, and programming and computer maintenance in India or abroad.
