Don Bosco College Of Engineering
Fatorda Salesian Society
FiiRE Goa is the technology business incubator at Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, Goa, focused on TourismTech startups and offering national DST-NIDHI and DPIIT seed schemes.
Don Bosco College Of Engineering at a glance
| Part of | Fatorda Salesian Society |
|---|---|
| Address | The Fatorda Salesian Society, Don Bosco, Fatorda, Margao |
| Programmes | 5 standing programmes |
| Stages supported | Idea, Prototype, MVP |
| Official website | dbcegoa.ac.in |
| dbcefatorda@dbcegoa.ac.in |
Programs by Don Bosco College Of Engineering
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Which Don Bosco College Of Engineering programme fits you
5 programmes compared by who they are for, the stage they accept, how long they run and what they cost.
By stage
- Idea
- NIDHI-PRAYAS, NIDHI Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR), Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) via FiiRE Goa
- Prototype
- FiiRE Goa Incubation Programme, NIDHI-PRAYAS, Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) via FiiRE Goa
- MVP
- FiiRE Goa Incubation Programme
| Programme | Best for | Stage | Duration | Format | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FiiRE Goa Incubation Programme | Early-stage TourismTech startups in sustainability, hospitality and travel | Prototype – MVP | — | — | — |
| NIDHI-PRAYAS | Indian innovators with a physical product idea that needs a prototype | Idea – Prototype | 12-month period | — | — |
| NIDHI Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR) | First-generation tech entrepreneurs with a science or engineering degree | Idea | — | — | — |
| NIDHI Seed Support (NIDHI-SS) | Incubated TourismTech startups that are registered and Indian-owned | — | — | — | — |
| Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) via FiiRE Goa | DPIIT-recognised startups incorporated within the past 2 years | Idea – Prototype | — | — | — |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Don Bosco College Of Engineering, separate from the funding calls above.
FiiRE Goa Incubation Programme
IncubationIncubation for early-stage TourismTech startups, with mentorship, prototyping facilities and investor access.
Best for: Early-stage TourismTech startups in sustainability, hospitality and travel
- Prototype – MVP
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
FiiRE's incubation programme supports early-stage tourism startups working on sustainability, hospitality and travel. Founders get expert mentorship, access to investors and industry networks, and proof-of-concept and minimum viable product testing facilities.
What you get
- Mentorship from industry experts
- Access to investors and startup funding schemes
- Prototyping and product testing facilities
- Workshops and community events
Who can apply
Early-stage startups with a solution for a tourism problem. Selection checks whether the solution can adapt to different markets, whether it is novel, and whether the founder is full-time and experienced in their market.
How selection works: an application form, a preliminary assessment, a video or in-person screening, then formal confirmation and induction.
How to apply: use the online application form linked from the FiiRE incubation page.
NIDHI-PRAYAS
Grant schemeDST-NIDHI grant for idea-stage innovators who need to build a proof of concept for a physical product.
Best for: Indian innovators with a physical product idea that needs a prototype
- Idea – Prototype
- 12-month period
- Grant support for selected startups
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
NIDHI-PRAYAS is run by the Department of Science & Technology. It helps idea-stage entrepreneurs turn an innovation into a prototype and a proof of concept for a physical product, with support for product development and testing over a 12-month period.
What you get
- A grant to build a prototype
- Guidance from industry experts
- Access to coworking space when needed
Who can apply
Indian citizens aged 18 or over with a new physical product idea that has not received funding from other agencies. The startup must be incorporated in India, at least 51% owned by Indian citizens, no more than 7 years old, and below the turnover limit on the programme page.
How to apply: the programme page gives the eligibility rules but no current intake date. Check FiiRE for the open window.
NIDHI Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR)
FellowshipNSTEDB entrepreneur-in-residence programme for first-generation founders with a science or engineering degree.
Best for: First-generation tech entrepreneurs with a science or engineering degree
- Idea
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
The NIDHI Entrepreneurs-in-Residence programme, run by NSTEDB and delivered through FiiRE Goa, gives first-generation entrepreneurs time and support to build a scalable technology startup.
Who can apply
Indian citizens with an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in science or engineering who have no prior source of income and will work on their venture full-time. Final-year students cannot apply. Applicants need a formal business plan and a presentation.
How to apply: the page refers to Cohort 3 and gives no current window. Check FiiRE for the open call.
NIDHI Seed Support (NIDHI-SS)
Grant schemeSeed support for TourismTech startups that complete incubation at FiiRE Goa.
Best for: Incubated TourismTech startups that are registered and Indian-owned
- Grant support for selected startups
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
NIDHI Seed Support gives TourismTech startups funding to scale products and commercialise ideas. The programme page describes grants and equity support.
Who can apply
Startups that have completed at least three months of physical or virtual incubation at FiiRE Goa. The startup must be registered as a company in India, with at least 51% of shares held by Indian promoters. Indian subsidiaries of multinational or foreign companies are not eligible.
How to apply: through FiiRE Goa after incubation.
Startup India seed fund for early-stage startups, applied for through FiiRE Goa as the selected incubator.
Best for: DPIIT-recognised startups incorporated within the past 2 years
- Idea – Prototype
- Grant support for selected startups
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme gives financial help to early-stage startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry and commercialisation. FiiRE Goa is one of the incubators selected to offer it.
Who can apply
Startups recognised by DPIIT and incorporated within the past 2 years, with a product or service that has market fit and scope to scale. Indian promoters must hold at least 51% of shares at the time of application. Preference goes to biotechnology, healthcare and allied industrial solutions.
How to apply: visit the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme site and select FiiRE Goa.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
NIDHI-Seed Support System facilitator (Department of Science & Technology)
FiiRE Goa, the incubator that operates from the college, describes itself as a NIDHI-Seed Support System facilitator with support from the Department of Science & Technology.
How to apply to Don Bosco College Of Engineering
Choosing the right programme
- Idea or prototype stage with a physical product: look at NIDHI-PRAYAS.
- Tourism startup that wants incubation: start with the FiiRE incubation programme.
- First-generation founder with a science or engineering degree: check NIDHI Entrepreneurs-in-Residence.
- Recognised, incorporated startup in its first 2 years: check the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme.
How applications work
- Incubation: use the online application form linked from the FiiRE incubation page.
- Seed schemes: confirm the eligibility rules above before applying, especially citizenship and Indian shareholding.
How selection works
- Incubation selection runs in stages: an application form, a preliminary assessment, a video or in-person screening, then formal confirmation and induction.
What reviewers look for
- A solution that can adapt to different markets or customer groups.
- A novel approach to a clear problem in tourism.
- A full-time founder with expertise in the target market.
- A minimum viable prototype and a target user that matches the problem.
About Don Bosco College Of Engineering
FiiRE Goa (Forum for Innovation Incubation Research and Entrepreneurship) is the technology business incubator at Don Bosco College of Engineering in Fatorda, Goa. It was set up with support from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Its focus is TourismTech: startups working on sustainability, hospitality and travel.
How the programmes work
FiiRE runs an incubation programme for early-stage tourism startups. Founders get mentorship, access to investors, prototyping and proof-of-concept facilities, and introductions to industry networks. FiiRE also channels several national seed schemes. NIDHI-PRAYAS supports idea-stage innovators who need a prototype. NIDHI Entrepreneurs-in-Residence supports first-generation founders. NIDHI Seed Support funds startups that have finished incubation at FiiRE. The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme is applied for through FiiRE as the selected incubator.
Who can apply
Eligibility differs by programme. NIDHI-PRAYAS and NIDHI Entrepreneurs-in-Residence both require Indian citizenship. PRAYAS also requires a startup incorporated in India, with at least 51% of equity held by Indian citizens and a startup age of no more than 7 years. The Entrepreneurs-in-Residence scheme is open to graduates and postgraduates in science or engineering, but not to final-year students. NIDHI Seed Support is open only to startups that have completed at least three months of incubation with FiiRE. The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme requires DPIIT recognition and incorporation within the past 2 years. The incubation page does not say whether founders based outside Goa may apply.
Facilities
FiiRE describes a design centre, a prototyping lab with CNC machining, 3D printing and PCB facilities, meeting and conference rooms, and coworking space. The coworking space is offered alongside the incubation programme.
Scale
FiiRE's pages give different counts of startups supported, so no single figure is given here.
Who runs it
The college is run by the Fatorda Salesian Society, a registered society in the State of Goa. FiiRE operates from the college campus and lists a mentor network.
Locations
Fatorda, Margao, Goa.
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Frequently asked questions about Don Bosco College Of Engineering
What is Don Bosco College Of Engineering?
Don Bosco College Of Engineering is an incubator based in Margao, Goa.
What does Don Bosco College Of Engineering do?
FiiRE Goa (Forum for Innovation Incubation Research and Entrepreneurship) is the technology business incubator at Don Bosco College of Engineering in Fatorda, Goa. It was set up with support from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
Where is Don Bosco College Of Engineering located?
Don Bosco College Of Engineering is located at The Fatorda Salesian Society, Don Bosco, Fatorda, Margao.
What programs does Don Bosco College Of Engineering run?
Don Bosco College Of Engineering runs FiiRE Goa Incubation Programme, NIDHI-PRAYAS, NIDHI Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR) and NIDHI Seed Support (NIDHI-SS), among others.
Which Don Bosco College Of Engineering programme should I apply to?
It depends on how far along your startup is. Idea stage: NIDHI-PRAYAS, NIDHI Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR) and Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) via FiiRE Goa. Prototype stage: FiiRE Goa Incubation Programme, NIDHI-PRAYAS and Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) via FiiRE Goa. MVP stage: FiiRE Goa Incubation Programme. Check the programme's own eligibility before applying — several programmes are sector-specific.
Does Don Bosco College Of Engineering provide funding?
Selected startups in some Don Bosco College Of Engineering programmes can receive grant support, including NIDHI-PRAYAS, NIDHI Seed Support (NIDHI-SS) and Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) via FiiRE Goa. Grant amounts are set per programme and cohort, and selection into a programme does not guarantee a grant — check the programme's own page for current terms.
What sectors does Don Bosco College Of Engineering support?
Don Bosco College Of Engineering works with startups in Deep Tech, HardTech, Social Impact and Others.
What stage of startup does Don Bosco College Of Engineering support?
Don Bosco College Of Engineering supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.
Is Don Bosco College Of Engineering government recognised?
Don Bosco College Of Engineering holds the following recognitions and affiliations: NIDHI-Seed Support System facilitator (Department of Science & Technology).
How do I apply to Don Bosco College Of Engineering?
- Idea or prototype stage with a physical product: look at NIDHI-PRAYAS. - Tourism startup that wants incubation: start with the FiiRE incubation programme. - First-generation founder with a science or engineering degree: check NIDHI Entrepreneurs-in-Residence. - Recognised, incorporated startup in its first 2 years: check the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme.
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