Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Emerging Science & Technology Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, unveiling a ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development & Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund to boost private sector R&D and fuel India’s transformation into a global innovation leader.
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Bengaluru Traffic Leaves Even Founders Frustrated — Zepto’s Aadit Palicha Calls His Airport Commute “The Most Painful Thing”
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.
Goa Launches Startup Policy 2025 to Boost Innovation, Jobs, and Entrepreneurship
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.
Last Chance to Register: Goa Startup Accelerator Program Applications Close September 10
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.
Despite 90% Placements, Goa’s Graduates Are Choosing Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment
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.
