Scheme to Provide Grant In Aid for Prototyping Technology-Based Innovative Products under Virtual Innovation Register (VIR)
By Goa State Innovation Council (GSInC)
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Quick Answer
The Goa State Innovation Council (GSInC) gives grant-in-aid of up to ₹20,000 to prototype technology-based products registered under the Virtual Innovation Register (VIR).
About this grant
The Goa State Innovation Council (GSInC) gives a grant-in-aid of up to INR 20,000 per project to turn technology-based ideas into working prototypes. It is not a competition. An Advisory Committee approves the prototype project and the grant is paid as a single lump sum.
Students, startups, innovators, research faculty and entrepreneurs who are Indian citizens from Goa can apply. The project must be a hardware or software product innovation. Registered startups (Partnership, LLP, Private Limited Company), unregistered innovators and students from high school to final year are eligible. You must first register as a New Idea under the Virtual Innovation Register (VIR).
Use the money for prototyping tools and materials. Students applying through their institution can also use it for academic projects. Spend it within the same financial year, before March of the next year.
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Grant providers
Goa State Innovation Council (GSInC) is an autonomous body under the Department of Science & Technology & Waste Management, Government of Goa, established to foster a culture of innovation, science, and entrepreneurship across the state. While the Goa Startup Mission handles…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹20,000
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
This scheme provides a Grant of up to INR 20,000 (INR 20 thousand) per project, disbursed as a single lump-sum installment. The grant is approved by the duly constituted Advisory Committee of GSInC. It can be utilized for: (1) Prototyping Material — tools and materials required for building the prototype; (2) Academic Projects — students applying through Educational Institutions may use the grant for academic projects. The grant must be utilized within the same financial year (before March of the subsequent year).
- Disbursement
- Lump Sum
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
The Selection Committee of GSInC holds periodic meetings to approve projects. This committee comprises the Chairman and 2 Members appointed by the Chairman of GSInC. Decisions are communicated to applicants via email within 7 working days of the meeting. All decisions regarding selection are final and binding. Copies of bills/invoices for prototype materials must be maintained and submitted to GSInC.
Application Process
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Apply Online
Submit the application form and register as a New Idea on the Virtual Innovation Register (VIR) portal.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
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See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
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Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the grant amount?
Up to INR 20,000 per project, disbursed as a single installment.
Can students apply?
Yes — final year college students and high school/higher secondary students from Goa can apply.
Is this a competition?
No. It is a Grant In Aid scheme evaluated by an Advisory Committee.
What can the grant be used for?
Only for prototyping materials (tools and materials to build the prototype) or academic project costs.
Is VIR registration mandatory?
Yes. Applicants must register under the Virtual Innovation Register at goastateinnovationcouncil.com as a New Idea before applying.
Sources
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