What is the Goa Rajya Vidnyanik Puraskar (GRVP)?

The GRVP is an annual cash prize competition by the Government of Goa, implemented through GSInC, to encourage and recognize Innovators/Scientists for impactful product or process innovations in Goa.

Who is eligible to apply for the GRVP?

Students, Startups, Innovators, Research Faculty & Scientists who have been residents of Goa for the last 15 years. The project should be a hardware or software-based product innovation, and applicants must be registered on the Virtual Innovation Register (VIR).

What are the award categories?

Awards are given in three categories: Innovation, Environment, and Societal Impact.

How do I apply for the GRVP?

Applicants must first register as a New Idea on the Virtual Innovation Register (VIR) portal. Applications are then submitted online on a date notified by GSInC each year.

Scheme for Goa Rajya Vidnyanik Puraskar (GRVP) – Up to ₹2 Lakhs

Goa Rajya Vidnyanik Puraskar (GRVP) is an annual award introduced by the Government of Goa through the Department of Science & Technology & Waste Management (DS&T&WM), implemented through the Goa State Innovation Council (GSInC). It is a cash prize competition to encourage, identify and recognize Innovators/Scientists who have implemented their Ideas to Innovations that are changing the life of the world.

The GRVP will be awarded each year to Innovators/Scientists who develop their Ideas into a Product or Process that has been adopted or has high probability of being adopted in the State of Goa.

SCOPE 3 awards are given each financial year to Goan Innovators/Scientists, one each in the categories of:

Innovation
Environment
Societal Impact

Each award is in the form of a cash prize of INR 2,00,000 (INR 2 lakh), directly deposited in the beneficiary's bank account.

The selection process involves an initial shortlisting by a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), which includes a Chairman and three expert members from Science, Technology, and Innovation disciplines. Following this, selected applicants will present in a Final Round Presentation before an Expert Committee, comprising a Chairman and two government-nominated members (professionals/experts/past award recipients). After the final presentations, results are declared, and GSInC forwards approved decisions with pre-receipt and bank account details to DS&T&WM for direct bank transfer.

The Goa Rajya Vidnyanik Puraskar (GRVP) offers INR 2,00,000 (2 lakh) as a cash prize to three deserving Goan Innovators/Scientists each year. These awards are distributed across the categories of Innovation, Environment, and Societal Impact, directly deposited into the beneficiary's bank account. This scheme aims to encourage, identify, and recognize individuals who have translated their ideas into impactful products or processes for the State of Goa.

Scheme for Goa Rajya Vidnyanik Puraskar (GRVP)

Scheme for Goa Rajya Vidnyanik Puraskar (GRVP)

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