Goa State Innovation Council

What Goa State Innovation Council does

Goa State Innovation Council (GSInC) is a state-level quasi-governmental society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (Registered No. 98/Goa/2023) and operating under the Department of Science, Technology & Waste Management, Government of Goa. The organization functions as Goa's principal innovation promotion body, serving students (Class V-X and college/university), faculty, young innovators, and early-stage startups in the state. It traces its origins to the 2011 National Innovation Council framework, was re-constituted in 2021, and formally registered as a society in 2023 to sustain grant-in-aid eligibility. Headquartered at Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda (Margao), it operates with approximately 11 secretariat staff.

The council runs a platform-plus-services model anchored on two core assets: the Virtual Innovation Register (VIR), an online portal for registering ideas and showcasing startups/innovations with an innovation souk for buyer connection, and the Rapid Prototyping Lab, equipped with 3D printers (Flashforge Adventurer 3, Creality CR10, Sermoon D1, Ender series, CR10 Max, Rasin) and a 9060-80W laser cutting/engraving machine. These are supported by grant schemes — Provisional Patent Grant (up to Rs 10,000), Prototyping Grant (up to Rs 20,000), Student Project Competition support (up to Rs 50,000) — and the Goa Rajya Vidnyanik Puraskar award (Rs 2,00,000 each across Innovation, Environment, Societal Impact). Programmatic offerings include Goa's Young Innovator's Award, Seva Pakhwada Innovation Ideathon, INEX international expo, Goa Waste Management Hackathon, Defence Innovative Solution Hackathon (DISK), Ideathon for Healthcare Technology Innovations, Faculty Development Programme, Bootcamps, and IPR Mentoring Sessions.

The business model is non-commercial: all services are delivered free of charge, funded entirely by Government of Goa grant-in-aid. FY 2024-25 budget estimates of Rs 113.5 lakhs (~Rs 53 lakhs salaries/admin + Rs 60 lakhs programs) represent the entire operating envelope. The go-to-market is community- and event-driven through direct outreach at 450+ schools and multiple colleges, supplemented by the self-serve VIR portal and an annual international expo (INEX). Cumulative reported impact (per website slider) includes 20 patents granted, 72 prototypes built, 106 projects mentored, 855 workshops conducted, and 103,232 participants trained.

Name

Goa State Innovation Council

Legal name

Goa State Innovation Council Society

Website

https://goastateinnovationcouncil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Goa State Innovation Council is a Government of Goa society that runs the state's innovation promotion platform, offering the Virtual Innovation Register, a Rapid Prototyping Lab, grant schemes, and training programs to students, faculty, innovators, and startups in Goa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Innovation Ecosystem Services

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Innovation & Design Thinking Programs (EDAMAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Science, Technology & Innovation Administration (National R&D Policy) (BPAIAAAK), Technology & Innovation Expos Organizers (THAHABAE), Institutional Capacity Building & Training (Workforce/Systems Strengthening) (BPADAEAC), Innovation Leadership & Leading Growth (EDABAAAO)

Keywords

• Innovation ecosystem development
• Prototyping lab services
• Student innovation programs
• Startup incubation support
• Government innovation grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Fatorda - Margao

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Grant-in-Aid: Primary funding through grants from Government of Goa Department of Science, Technology & Waste Management. Budget estimates of Rs 113.5 lakhs for FY 2024-25 including staff salaries and program costs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Goa State Innovation Council is a government society that runs the state's innovation promotion ecosystem. Its core offerings are (1) the Virtual Innovation Register (VIR) online platform for registering innovative ideas with IP safeguard and connecting innovators to buyers, (2) the Rapid Prototyping Lab equipped with multiple 3D printers and a laser cutting/engraving machine for building prototypes, and (3) a portfolio of grant schemes, awards, hackathons, ideathons, bootcamps and mentoring programs delivered to students, startups, faculty and innovators in Goa.

Product overview

Goa State Innovation Council is a government-supported innovation promotion organization that operates as a platform-plus-services model. The core offerings include the Virtual Innovation Register (VIR) platform for idea/startup registration and marketplace, and the Rapid Prototyping Lab with 3D printing and laser cutting equipment. These are supported by grant programs (Provisional Patent Grant up to Rs.10,000, Prototyping Grant up to Rs.20,000, Student Project Scheme), award programs (Goa Rajya Vidnyanik Puraskar worth Rs.2 lakhs per category), and event programs including INEX international expo, ideathons, and hackathons. Training services encompass Faculty Development Programme, Bootcamps, IPR Mentoring Sessions, and Sensitization Workshops. The organization also publishes an IPR Toolkit book. All services are delivered through the secretariat at Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Virtual Innovation Register (VIR): A platform for young innovators to register their ideas and source required support, functioning as an innovation marketplace.
• Rapid Prototyping Lab

Products and services

• Virtual Innovation Register (VIR) Online platform that allows young innovators to register their ideas with legal safeguard and IP protection; functions as an innovation marketplace ('Innovation Souk') where innovators display prototypes and connect directly with prospective buyers.
• Rapid Prototyping Lab State-of-the-art laboratory equipped with multiple 3D printers (Flashforge Adventurer 3, Creality CR10, Creality Ender 6, Ender 3 Pro, Ender V2, Ender S1 Pro, Sermoon D1, CR10 Max, Rasin) and a 9060-80W laser cutting/engraving machine, providing innovators with physical access to convert ideas into tangible prototypes.
• Goa's Young Innovator's Award (GYIA) Annual competition to encourage innovative talent among school students (Class V–X) in Goa; cash prizes of Rs 20,000, Rs 10,000 and Rs 5,000 plus mentoring and facility access for winners.
• Provisional Patent Grant Scheme Provides financial support up to Rs 10,000 for filing provisional patent applications through authorized patent agents/firms.
• Prototyping Grant Scheme Grant of up to Rs 20,000 per project to support prototyping of technology-based innovative projects/ideas, making prototyping affordable for students, startups, innovators, faculty and entrepreneurs.
• Goa Rajya Vidnyanik Puraskar (GRVP) Annual award introduced by Government of Goa to identify and recognize Innovators/Scientists who have implemented their Ideas to Innovations; three prizes of Rs 2,00,000 each in Innovation, Environment and Societal Impact categories.
• Scheme to Encourage Innovative Student Projects Financial support scheme to encourage students for innovative projects, providing necessary financial support in converting innovative ideas into projects.
• India International Innovation & Invention Expo (INEX) Annual international expo hosting students and innovators from multiple countries to display ideas, projects and products across domains such as agriculture, robotics, energy and information technology.
• Seva Pakhwada Innovation Ideathon (SPII) Annual ideathon during Seva Pakhwada to inspire, nurture and empower young minds by fostering innovation, problem-solving and creativity; includes mentorship, workshops and prototype building support for school students in Goa.
• Ideathon for Healthcare Technology Innovations (IFHTI) Ideathon providing Affordable Healthcare Technology Innovations for students, innovators, entrepreneurs and professionals with access to the prototyping lab and mentoring by technology business incubators.
• Goa Waste Management Hackathon Hackathon to identify innovative solutions to challenges faced in solid waste management and disposal in Goa, with workshops on design thinking and business development; selected projects get implementation support from Goa Waste Management Corporation.
• Faculty Development Programme (FDP) Program designed to train and develop professionals in entrepreneurship development so they can act as resource persons in guiding and motivating young Science & Technology students to take up entrepreneurship as a career.
• Bootcamp in Colleges Innovation bootcamps conducted at institutional campuses (3-4 hours duration), providing an overview on GSInC initiatives, innovation and creativity, techno-entrepreneurship and government support schemes.
• IPR Mentoring Sessions Mentoring sessions on IP management including grievance redressal, patent agent access, prior art search suggestions, and technology landscape guidance, delivered with AUMIRAH IP mentors.
• Tool Kit on Intellectual Property Rights 70-page book (ISBN: 9788119263561) published by Qurate Books Private Limited, created in collaboration with AUMIRAH IP to raise IP awareness and boost IP filing in Goa.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 patents granted, 72 prototypes built, 103,232 participants trained
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IBS Global, PolandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2024International collaboration partner for E-Innovate event and India International Innovation & Invention Expo (INEX). MOU signed for incubation collaboration. Chairman visited Poland to strengthen association with IBS Global for innovation ecosystem development.
• Indian Innovators AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner for INEX Higher Education Institutions (HEI) Award for Promoting and Incubating Innovators and Startups.
• Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs CanadaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Proposed collaboration for Women Centric programs in fields of Startups and Innovations with financial and technical support.
• Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration for Goa heritage tour for international delegates during INEX events, showcasing cultural heritage and natural beauty.
• Indian Army - HQ, STC, PanajicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration for Defence Innovative Solution Hackathon (DISK) 2024 including Defence Challenge Identification Workshop, Design Thinking, and Prototype development.
• Don Bosco College of Engineering, FatordacoreOthers · 1 January 2024Host institution for GSInC Secretariat and Rapid Prototyping Lab. Venue for INEX events and various workshops and programs.
• AUMIRAH IPcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 20 June 2023Collaboration to create IPR toolkit for awareness and boosting IP filing in the state. Mentors Rahul Bagga (MD) and Dr Mandira Roy (Executive Director) provide IP mentoring sessions.
• Chamber of Commerce and Industry, KatowiceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 May 2023International collaboration through Polish Trade Mission for innovation exchange and potential joint initiatives.
• Goa Waste Management CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Selected projects from Goa Waste Management Hackathon get opportunity to implement projects with support of Goa Waste Management Corporation.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Atal Innovation Mission (AIM): National-level government innovation promotion body operating Atal Tinkering Labs and Atal Incubation Centres. Directly comparable as the apex innovation ecosystem enabler under which state innovation councils like GSInC are constituted.
• T-Hub (Telangana): State-supported innovation and startup hub running corporate innovation programs, hackathons, and incubation. Comparable as a larger, more mature state-level innovation promoter.
• NASSCOM 10,000 Startups: Industry-body-led program to scale Indian startups through events, mentoring, and investor connects. Comparable as a complementary innovation/entrepreneurship promoter targeting similar early-stage founder segments.

Emerging players

• CIIE.CO (IIM Ahmedabad): University-anchored innovation and incubation centre running startup programs, accelerator cohorts, and IP support. Comparable as an academic-anchored innovation promoter with grants and mentorship.
• Maker's Asylum: Community maker space running prototyping labs, innovation workshops, and hackathons. Comparable as an operator of physical 3D printing/laser cutting infrastructure for innovators and students.
• India-Sweden Innovation Centre: Government-supported bilateral innovation platform running cross-border innovation challenges and exchange programs. Comparable as a government-anchored entity connecting Indian innovators to international partners.
• TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs): Global not-for-profit fostering entrepreneurship through mentoring, events, and investor networks. Comparable as a complementary ecosystem enabler running bootcamps, mentoring, and founder programs.

Direct peers

• National Innovation Council (NInC) - India: Government of India body under which state innovation councils including GSInC were originally constituted. The closest institutional peer and parent framework.
• FiiRE (Forum for Innovation Incubation Research & Entrepreneurship): Goa-based startup incubator and innovation centre, whose CEO (D.S. Prashant) sits on the GSInC council. Directly comparable as a Goa-based innovation and incubation promoter serving the same student/startup segments.

Regional players

• Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM): State government-backed startup and innovation promotion agency running innovation grants, incubators, and hackathons. Most operationally comparable state-level peer to GSInC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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