Written by Intern Queeny George M.H, Team Allycaral
The stage is set for TEDxPanaji 2025, and this year’s event promises more than just thought-provoking talks. The Government of Goa and the Start-up Information Technology Promotion Cell (SITPC) are bringing innovation directly to the community through a one-of-a-kind Innovation Hub.
Open to the public on Saturday, 10 AM to 1 PM at Kala Academy, Panaji, the Innovation Hub will feature 20 cutting-edge technologies designed to solve real-world challenges across health, construction, and infrastructure.
Among the highlights are:
ESKAPE Kit: A rapid UTI diagnostic device delivering results in just six hours, aimed at fighting antimicrobial resistance.
No Dust: An integrated dust-capture system that eliminates construction debris at the source, improving workplace safety and environmental standards.
Argus Aviation: An AI-powered autonomous drone platform designed to accelerate and safeguard infrastructure inspections.
These innovations reflect Goa’s growing ecosystem of entrepreneurs, technologists, and problem-solvers. The Innovation Hub is not just a showcase but a celebration of Goan talent, offering students, professionals, and the public an opportunity to engage with future-ready ideas that can have national and global impact.
By shining a spotlight on local innovation, TEDxPanaji 2025 underscores the importance of nurturing creativity and entrepreneurship while inspiring the next generation of change-makers.
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Panaji, July 18 2025: In a major push to strengthen Goa’s talent pool in emerging technologies, Fluxatic Global today launched BridgeAura ’25 — The Industry-Academia Tech Training Internship & Summit. The initiative, supported by the Startup and IT Promotion Cell under the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world industry exposure for engineering students across the state.
The launch marks the return of one of Goa’s most impactful skilling initiatives, previously known as TechStatic, which has trained over 700 students since 2022. Now relaunched, BridgeAura ’25 is engaging over 250 students from five major engineering colleges in a two-month intensive program featuring 40 expert-led sessions across multiple domains, live projects, and hands-on mentorship.
“Equality in education must go hand-in-hand with opportunity in innovation,” said Shri. Rohan A. Khaunte, Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Government of Goa. “More than the background, it’s the thought and innovation of the student that matters. BridgeAura provides a platform that bridges the gap between learning and doing — helping students convert ideas into real-world outcomes. Our goal is to shift the focus from job seekers to job creators by ensuring that Goa’s youth are skilled, reskilled, and upskilled in emerging technologies.”
At the launch, Khaunte also emphasized that through Startup and IT Policies, and initiatives like the Electronic Manufacturing Cluster in Tuem, the Government is creating additional verticals — especially for graduates in electronics and related fields, enabling them to find opportunities here in Goa and contribute to the state’s innovation ecosystem.
The inaugural session featured insights from Mr. Prajyot Mainkar, Founder & CEO of SoFueled, and Mr. Milind Anvekar, Senior Vice President at Open Destinations, both of whom emphasized the importance of future-ready skills and the growing role of collaborative innovation in shaping Goa’s tech ecosystem.
BridgeAura ’25 brings together a diverse group of mentors and experts from across industries, including Shawn Kenneth Fernandes, Founder of Fluxatic Global; Ravi Kambhoj, Creative Producer at TEDxPanaji and Festivalists; Clyde Tellis, Director at Top Goa Tours; Joseph Ribeiro, Managing Partner at Bits & Bytes; and Amey Arsekar, Co-Founder of Droolmonkey. The mentor cohort also includes Pallavi Nath, Intuitive Coach and Emotional Awareness Expert; Ruben Fernandes, Principal at COMPandSTRAT; Ankita Nagvekar Bhaip, Co-Founder of DGtive; and Shashank Shetye Saudagar, Founder of Grow With Cybertrom, each contributing domain expertise and lived experience to guide student journeys.
Mr. Shawn Fernandes, Founder of Fluxatic Global, added,“BridgeAura ‘25 is more than a training program — it’s a launchpad for Goa’s next generation of innovators and creators. With over 250 students participating from five major engineering colleges, it’s already the largest initiative of its kind in the state. This is just the beginning, we are committed to reshaping how Goa’s tech talent is trained, mentored, and deployed into the workforce.”
The initiative aligns with the broader vision of the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C) to develop a future-ready talent pool through real-world skilling, innovation, and startup enablement. With the investments in forward-looking policies and infrastructure, Goa is steadily positioning itself as a rising hub for tech innovation and entrepreneurship.
