What is the grant amount?

Up to INR 20,000 per project, disbursed as a single installment.

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.

Scheme to Provide Grant In Aid for Prototyping Technology-Based Innovative Products under Virtual Innovation Register (VIR)

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Scheme to Provide Grant In Aid for Prototyping Technology-Based Innovative Products under Virtual Innovation Register (VIR)

Common compliance steps to qualify for Scheme to Provide Grant In Aid for Prototyping Technology-Based Innovative Products under Virtual Innovation Register (VIR).

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