Zepto co-founder Aadit Palicha recently called his commute to Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport “the most painful thing” in his life right now. Speaking on a podcast, Palicha admitted that battling the city’s infamous traffic remains his biggest challenge, despite running one of India’s fastest-growing startups.
The Goa Government has unveiled its ambitious Startup Policy 2025, aiming to transform the state into India’s Creative Capital. With a target of creating 1,000 startups and 10,000 jobs by 2028, the policy focuses on venture funding, skill development, student innovation, and women entrepreneurship.
Applications for the Goa Startup Accelerator Program, led by the Startup and IT Promotion Cell under DITE&C, close on September 10, 2025. Open to MVP-stage startups from Goa, the initiative offers mentorship, investor access, and scaling opportunities.
Goa’s academic institutions are hitting impressive placement rates, but what’s more striking is the emerging trend: hundreds of graduates are opting for entrepreneurship, higher education, and reskilling — showing that today’s youth are designing their own paths in a fast-changing world.
The Government of Goa has launched the Goa Startup Accelerator Program, a 5-month mentor-led initiative supporting 30 high-potential startups with structured guidance, market access, and investor connect. Applications open on July 22, 2025. Led by the Startup and IT Promotion Cell under DITE&C, the program aligns with Goa’s vision to become a leading innovation hub and economic growth engine.
