Goa’s Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications has introduced the Campus Innovation Scheme under the Goa Startup Policy 2025, offering reimbursement support of up to ₹50,000 for student-led innovation and research projects across educational institutions in the state.
Goa took a major leap toward next-generation mobility by signing an MoU with Sarla Aviation to establish an Advanced Design & Development Center and introduce VTOL-based aerial mobility, positioning the State as India’s first Coastal Aerial Mobility hub.
A high-level Norwegian delegation visited Goa for a roundtable hosted by DITE&C and the Department of Tourism, exploring collaboration in technology, cybersecurity, tourism, creative industries, aquaculture and talent development. The discussions highlighted strong synergy between Goa’s innovation-led development model and Norway’s strengths in sustainability and advanced technology.
The Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C), Government of Goa, conducted the 10th Expert Committee Meeting for the Startup Seed Fund Grant Scheme, evaluating new proposals from early-stage ventures across diverse innovation-driven sectors. The session highlighted Goa’s growing startup ecosystem and the rising number of founders developing and testing solutions within the state.
The Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI), in collaboration with UAS Dharwad, NABARD, and the Government of Goa, successfully organised the Agri Startup Conclave 2025 in Panjim, bringing together key stakeholders to boost innovation, entrepreneurship, and growth in Goa’s agricultural sector.
