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St. Mary’s Convent High School, Mapusa Held School Exhibition 3.0: Igniting Young Minds Through Creativity & Innovation

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral

St. Mary’s Convent High School, Mapusa organised School Exhibition 3.0 on 21st and 22nd November 2025 in the school premises, bringing together creativity, innovation, and culture under one inspiring theme: “Igniting Young Minds Through Creativity & Innovation.” The exhibition showcased a wide range of student-created exhibits across Art, Science, and Social Science. Students from neighbouring schools visited the exhibition on 21st November 2025, while parents along with the students explored the displays on 22nd November 2025. Visitors were warmly welcomed with lively Goan folk dances that beautifully reflected the vibrant culture of Goa, accompanied by soothing Western musical pieces and classical Indian compositions. A counter presenting traditional Portuguese dishes added a distinctive and elegant cultural flavour, enriching the entire experience.

The entrance of the school was creatively decorated on the theme of Space, capturing the attention of visitors from the moment they arrived. Each floor featured colourful and thematic displays that added to the brilliance and beauty of the event. The Science section presented various working models and experiments that demonstrated scientific principles and innovations with clarity and enthusiasm. The Social Science exhibits explored historical discoveries, the prehistoric period, and key geographical ideas through charts and working models that were both educational and visually engaging. The Art displays featured paintings, newspaper art, and a variety of creative works that reflected the students’ artistic imagination, creativity, and dedication.

Visitors from other schools, as well as parents, expressed deep appreciation for the event. They praised the students’ creativity, innovation, and confidence, as well as the thoughtful planning and visually appealing presentations that made the exhibition informative, interactive, and inspiring. School Exhibition 3.0 once again reinforced the importance of fostering scientific thinking, encouraging artistic talent, and promoting historical and geographical understanding among students. By providing meaningful exposure to creative, cultural, and scientific pursuits, the event truly lived up to its theme, igniting young minds through creativity and innovation.

TechPulse

Goa’s Department of ITE&C Screens New Startup Proposals Under Seed Fund Grant Scheme

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Altinho, November 25, 2025: The Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C), Government of Goa, convened the 10th Expert Committee Meeting to evaluate a fresh round of Startup Seed Capital applications under the Goa Startup Policy. The meeting was held at the department’s Conference Hall at Altinho–Panaji.

The expert committee reviewed proposals submitted by early-stage ventures from a wide range of innovation-led sectors including information technology, AI/ML, healthcare technology, edtech, agritech, clean energy, fisheries, sports innovation, waste management, fintech, media solutions and aerospace & defence.

Rigorous Evaluation of Early-Stage Innovations

Committee members conducted a structured and comprehensive assessment, interacting with founders to understand their innovation potential, scalability, technical feasibility and prototype readiness. Several entrepreneurs showcased products that were built, tested and validated within Goa — a strong indicator of the growing confidence in Goa as a launchpad for startup innovation.

Many proposals addressed pressing real-world challenges such as digital accessibility, food distribution, clean energy adoption, fisheries tracking, healthcare delivery, smart construction and waste management. These submissions underscored the expanding depth and relevance of Goa’s emerging startup pipeline.

Supporting Homegrown Innovation

The Startup Seed Capital Scheme, a key pillar of the Goa Startup Policy, provides a one-time grant of up to ₹10 lakh to startups that have developed a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). The support aims to help early-stage ventures refine their products and accelerate towards market readiness.

As more founders choose Goa to build and test innovative solutions, the state continues strengthening its startup ecosystem through structured funding, policy-backed facilitation and initiatives designed to nurture early-stage entrepreneurship.

National

Goa Shines at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, Showcasing Its Growing Innovation & Startup Ecosystem

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral National Desk

The Goa Pavilion at the 28th Edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 concluded on a high note, drawing significant attention from visitors, international delegates and industry leaders throughout the three-day event at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre. More than 500 attendees visited the pavilion curated by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications of the Government of Goa, engaging deeply with the state’s digital initiatives, technology projects and startup ecosystem.

The delegation from Goa included Dr. Milind Sakhardande, Shri Subrai Nadkarni, Shri Siddharth Borker, Shri Gaurabh Sawal and Shri D. S. Prashant, who represented the state’s vision for a more connected, technology-forward future. The pavilion welcomed strong international participation with delegates from the UK, Russia, Denmark, Canada and Sweden. A special highlight was the visit from Joel Stafford, Consulate General of Denmark in Bangalore, whose interactions reinforced global interest in Goa’s digital programmes, infrastructure strengths and evolving innovation landscape.

The stall also received attention from global industry leaders exploring Goa as a potential hub for expansion. Nicolas Wojnarowski of NineSigma praised Goa’s potential as an emerging base for major science and technology collaborations, noting the state’s appeal for future development. National industry bodies, academia and ecosystem enablers including TiE Bangalore, KLE, ELCIA and IDFC engaged with the Goa delegation and discussed opportunities for collaboration.

Among the notable interactions, Rama N. S. of ELCITA shared her positive impressions, highlighting Goa’s tangible progress toward developing an electronic city and expanding beyond its identity as a leisure destination. The pavilion also drew interest from various Indian states, with visitors keen to learn about Goa’s approach to digital connectivity, governance, industrial development and its growing identity as a technology-friendly, creative destination.

Young visitors showed particularly strong enthusiasm, reflecting the rising appeal of Goa’s tech and startup culture among emerging innovators. Goan startups including Spintly and Genora Infotech showcased their solutions and attracted considerable engagement. Spintly’s Co-founder Malcolm D’Souza emphasized the importance of such platforms in giving Goa’s technology ecosystem global visibility, while Genora Infotech CEO Milind Prabhu shared his excitement about representing the state with their platform VoxIntel.

As the summit concludes, the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications carries forward valuable connections that strengthen Goa’s identity as India’s Creative Capital and a rising hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and technology-driven growth.

Business

RFC Delegation Visits EDC to Study Turnaround Strategy and Success Measures

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The Goa Economic Development Corporation (EDC) welcomed a delegation from the Rajasthan Financial Corporation (RFC), which visited its office to study and exchange insights on the successful turnaround strategies implemented by EDC over the years.

The RFC delegation was led by Dr. Har Sahay Meena, IAS, Executive Director, accompanied by Ramesh Sankhala, RAcs, ED (Finance) and Richhpal Pawaria, Manager. Their visit aimed to understand the structural reforms, innovative practices, and operational efficiencies that have contributed to EDC’s strong performance and sustainable growth.

During the session, EDC Managing Director B.S. Pai Angle, along with General Manager Ashwin Kamat and Deputy General Manager John Souza, delivered an in-depth presentation. They highlighted the challenges EDC faced in previous years, the strategic interventions adopted, and the transformative steps that led to significant improvement in operations and outcomes.

The interaction served as a platform for mutual learning, enabling both institutions to explore collaborative approaches, share experiences, and enhance institutional practices to better support entrepreneurship and economic development.

The visit reinforced the importance of knowledge-sharing among state financial institutions across the country, with EDC standing as a model of innovation, resilience, and effective financial management.

TechPulse

Children’s Day Special: How DITE&C is Empowering Goa’s Young Innovators through Digital Inclusion

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As India celebrates Children’s Day, it’s a moment to recognise the immense potential of the young generation — especially in a digital era that thrives on creativity, innovation, and access to technology. In Goa, the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (DITE&C) is leading this transformation, equipping children and youth with the tools and skills they need to become tomorrow’s changemakers.

Bridging the Digital Divide: Free Laptop Distribution Scheme

Recognising the importance of digital access in modern education, DITE&C launched a Free Laptop Distribution Scheme for meritorious students belonging to SC/ST communities. This initiative not only encourages academic excellence but also ensures equal opportunity for all, enabling students from diverse backgrounds to thrive in higher education.

Learning by Doing: IT Knowledge Centres Across Goa

DITE&C’s IT Knowledge Centres (ITKCs) across various talukas provide hands-on training in cutting-edge technologies like coding, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and data analytics. These centres nurture problem-solving skills and digital literacy among students, building a foundation for future-ready talent.

From Campuses to Startups: Building Young Entrepreneurs

With over 700 startups calling Goa home, innovation is already thriving among the youth. Under the Startup Policy 2025, the Campus Innovation Scheme encourages students to turn their ideas into reality by providing financial support of up to ₹50,000 for innovative projects. The goal: to build a culture of entrepreneurship and invention right from college.

Empowering Local Industry: The Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC)

To support Goa’s growing ecosystem of innovation, DITE&C has established the state’s first Electronics Manufacturing Cluster in Tuem. The facility promotes localised manufacturing in electronics, drones, IoT, and cleantech, while also providing opportunities for young engineers and innovators.

Future-Ready Skills: Goa AI Mission 2027

The Goa AI Mission 2027 is shaping the state’s digital future by integrating Artificial Intelligence education into schools and colleges. Plans include the establishment of the Goa AI Academy, regular AI bootcamps, and mentorship programs designed to inspire and upskill the next generation of creators and thinkers.

Empowering Every Child, Shaping Every Future

Technology is not just a tool — it’s a gateway to imagination, learning, and empowerment. By prioritising access, innovation, and skill development, DITE&C is ensuring that every Goan child can dream big, build boldly, and contribute meaningfully to a digitally empowered Goa.

This Children’s Day, DITE&C celebrates the spirit of curiosity, creativity, and courage that defines Goa’s next generation. 🌟