08-05-2025
Goa Innovation Challenge '25 deadline extended
Panaji:
The department of information technology, electronics and communications has extended the
Goa Open Innovation Challenge
2025 registration deadline to May 16. As of Wednesday, 510 applications had been received.
Startups can sign up to solve bureaucratic challenges in the event.
Applicants include Kerala-based Genrobotic Innovations Pvt Ltd and Bengaluru-based Farmonaut Technologies Pvt Ltd.
'We are looking for solutions that make a real difference. Whether it is smarter ways to manage crowds, track waste, support farmers, or improve citizen services — we need innovative and ready-to-deploy solutions,' said minister Rohan Khaunte.
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Govt is interested in a
biometric verification system
for the Goa public service commission to prevent impersonation and streamline candidate authentication during recruitment. The agriculture department aims to introduce a
data-driven advisory platform
that delivers
real-time crop guidance
using insights from ICAR and seasonal crop data to improve rice productivity.
'Startups will get a rare opportunity to work hand-in-hand with govt departments, pilot their solutions on-ground, and create real impact. Success here can help them scale nationally, build credibility, and attract investors looking for purposeful innovations,' said Khaunte.
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