With just days remaining for the application deadline, Goan startups are urged to seize the opportunity to register for the Goa Startup Accelerator Program, an initiative led by the Startup and IT Promotion Cell, Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (DITE&C). The program, which was launched in July 2025, will close its application window on September 10, 2025.
The accelerator program is being conducted under the leadership of Hon’ble Minister Shri Rohan Khaunte, and driven by the vision of empowering local innovation through structured support. The initiative aims to scale up 30 MVP-stage startups that are either registered or actively building in Goa. Selection will be done through a competitive process involving open applications and nominations by an expert committee comprising incubators, industry leaders, and ecosystem stakeholders.
Designed to nurture startups with real market potential, the Goa Startup Accelerator offers selected participants access to business and technical mentorship, investment opportunities, real-time requirement mapping, one-on-one clinics, workshops, and a concluding demo day where startups can pitch to investors and industry leaders.
Speaking about the program, Shri Kabir Shirgaonkar, Director of DITE&C, highlighted the relevance of such initiatives in today’s innovation landscape. He said, “Goan startups today are not just addressing real-world problems but also generating employment opportunities in the State. Through our Goa Startup Accelerator Program, we aim to support promising startups, facilitating access to investment and industry expertise. After a rigorous selection process, top 30 startups will be chosen to participate in the program. We invite high-potential startups to apply and join us in shaping the future of Goa’s startup landscape.”
As the program’s final application deadline approaches, MVP-stage startups from Goa are encouraged to apply immediately and join a program designed to fuel rapid and sustainable growth in the local startup ecosystem.
To apply, visit the official website and complete the application form before September 10, 2025.
