Goan startups participated in a Government e-Marketplace (GeM) onboarding session organised on June 22, 2026, aimed at helping entrepreneurs understand government procurement and leverage new opportunities for business growth.
The online session was conducted by Ms. Dipti Choudhary, Assistant Manager – Social Inclusion, Government e-Marketplace (GeM), and facilitated by the Startup & IT Promotion Cell (SITPC) under the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communication (DITE&C), Government of Goa.
The initiative formed part of GeM’s nationwide outreach programme, encouraging greater participation of DPIIT-recognised startups in public procurement.
The participation of Goan startups aligns with the vision of Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, to create greater market access opportunities for startups and enable them to scale beyond traditional markets.
By connecting entrepreneurs with national platforms like GeM, the Department continues to strengthen Goa’s startup ecosystem, foster innovation and support entrepreneurship.
During the session, participants received detailed guidance on:
- Registration on the GeM portal
- Eligibility criteria
- Product and service listing
- Government procurement procedures
- Tender participation
- Business opportunities with government organisations
Sharing her experience, Mrs. Anagha Matondkar, Co-founder of Riddleme Solutions, said the session provided valuable insights into how government procurement functions.
“The GeM onboarding session gave me a clearer understanding of registration, product listing and participation in tenders. It showed that GeM offers startups a transparent and efficient way to connect with government buyers while providing wider market access, stronger credibility and new sales opportunities.”
GeM is the Government of India’s digital procurement platform that enables ministries, departments, public sector undertakings and government organisations to procure goods and services through a transparent online marketplace.
To further support startups, DITE&C and SITPC will organise follow-up sessions to assist entrepreneurs with product catalogue creation, onboarding formalities and strengthening their presence on the GeM portal.
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