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Scheme for Goa Rajya Vidnyanik Puraskar

Higher Education Department

Last updated: 14 Apr 2026

Overview

The scheme aims to introduce and recognize Goan Innovators/Scientists who have achieved excellence in the fields of Science, Technology, and Innovation. The scheme rewards eligible Students, Startups, Innovators, Research Faculty, and Scientists with three annual cash awards of ₹2,00,000/- each.

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Description
The scheme "Scheme for Goa Rajya Vidnyanik Puraskar GRVP " was launched by the Department of Science & Technology & Waste Management DS&T & WM , Government of Goa. The scheme aims to introduce an award to be given to Goan Innovators/Scientists who have implemented their ideas to innovations and also achieved excellence in the field of Science and Technology and Innovation. The scheme also seeks to drive the innovation agenda in the State and harness the core competencies, local resources and capabilities to create new Innovations, while encouraging Scientists, innovators, young talent in universities, educational institutes, Medium and Small Scale Industries MSME , and Research and Development R&D institutes.

Benefits
• Cash prize of ₹2,00,000/- per award.
• Three awards are given in each financial year.
• The awards are categorized as one each for Innovation, Environment, and Societal impact.
• The cash prize shall be directly deposited in the beneficiary’s Bank Account.
• The scheme is subject to provision in the Annual Budget of the Department of Science and Technology and Waste Management (DS&T & WM).
• The beneficiary must submit a pre-receipt for the said amount to the Director, Department of Science & Technology & Waste Management (DS&T & WM).
• The Goa State Innovation Council (GSInC) should forward the decisions/results declared by the Expert Committee, duly approved by the Chairman of the Goa State Innovation Council, along with the pre-receipt and Bank account details obtained from the beneficiaries, for further process to release the award money directly in their bank account.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The scheme is designed for Students, Startups, Innovators, Research Faculty, and Scientists. The award is introduced to be given to Goan Innovators/Scientists.
2. - The applicant must be a resident of Goa for the last 15 years.
3. - The project must relate to hardware or software-based product innovation.
4. - The applicant must be required to provide a Letter of Intent (LOI) in case the proposed idea/project is associated with the Industry or the Government.
5. - The applicant must be registered under the Virtual Innovation Register (VIR) as a New Idea.
6. - The applicant can avail of this scheme only once.
7. - The proposals should preferably be in the following focus sectors: _Green technology, Clean energy, Industrially utilizable smart materials, Waste to Wealth, Affordable Healthcare, Water & Sewage Management, Renewable Energy Sources, Electric Vehicles, Smart Cities, Agri-tech, Meditech, Health Care Tech and Digital media, ITES._
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Application Process
Step 1: The applicant must access the official application portal.
On the homepage, click on "Registration". You will be taken to the registration page. Fill in all the mandatory fields and register. If prompted, verify your Email ID and Mobile Number via…
Online

The applicant must access the official application portal.
On the homepage, click on "Registration". You will be taken to the registration page. Fill in all the mandatory fields and register. If prompted, verify your Email ID and Mobile Number via OTP.
Use the credentials you created during registration to log in. Navigate to the online form of the scheme.
In the form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size. Ensure that all documents are clear, legible, and in the accepted file format before uploading.
Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections.
Click the "Submit" button to submit your application. You'll receive a confirmation message.
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Goa Rajya Vidnyanik Puraskar, consisting of a Chairman and 3 expert members, shall scrutinize all submitted applications.
The Technical Advisory Committee will shortlist the eligible applications for the purpose of inviting them for the subsequent presentation before the Expert Committee.
Shortlisted applicants are invited for a final round presentation in front of the Expert Committee, which includes a Chairman and two members nominated by the Government.
The Expert Committee will judge the shortlisted applicants through presentation on the basis of the progress that has been achieved or has a high probability of being achieved.
The Goa State Innovation Council (GSInC) should forward the decisions/results declared by the Expert Committee, duly approved by the Chairman of the Goa State Innovation Council, to the Department of Science & Technology & Waste Management (DS&T & WM).
This submission must include the pre-receipt and Bank account details obtained from the beneficiaries for the subsequent process to release the award money directly into their bank account.

Required Documents
• Certificate From Competent Authority Shall Have To Be Enclosed (Proving 15 Years Residency).
• Letter Of Intent (LOI) (In Case The Proposed Idea/Project Is Associated With The Industry Or The Government).
• Innovators Resume/Bio.
• Non-Disclosure Agreement.
• Video Links Or Proof Of Concept Or Minimum Viable Product.
• Letter Of Recommendations.
• Documents Supporting The Application (Including Details On Technological Inventiveness, Societal Impact, Scope Of Commercialization, And Ways In Which The Innovator Has Inspired Others).
• Pre-Receipt For The Said Amount.
• Bank Account Details Obtained From The Beneficiaries.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When applying for recognition under this scheme, what type of technological basis must the proposed project or implemented innovation be built upon?
A: The project submitted must relate specifically to a hardware-based or software-based product innovation to meet the scheme's criteria.
 

Q: What specific type of proof must I include with my application to demonstrate that I have fulfilled the required residency criteria established by the State Government?
A: You are required to enclose a certificate obtained from the competent authority that proves your residency in the State of Goa for the requisite period of 15 years.
 

Q: What is the official web address or portal where an individual must complete the application submission process to claim the benefits under this scheme?
A: The application submission must be done through the required portal: http://goastateinnovationcouncil.com/virtual-innovation-register.
 

Q: For how many years, starting from its official notification date in the Official Gazette of the Government of Goa, is this specific award scheme scheduled to remain in effect?
A: The Scheme for Goa Rajya Vidnyanik Puraskar (GRVP) shall remain officially in force for a period of 3 years from the date it is notified in the Official Gazette of the Government of Goa.
 

Q: If I am selected as a recipient, what specific administrative documentation is required after the selection process to ensure the cash prize is successfully disbursed to my account?
A: You must submit a pre-receipt for the awarded amount along with your Bank account details. This allows the Department of Science & Technology & Waste Management (DS&T & WM) to directly deposit the funds into your account.
 

Q: Who are the specific individuals and entities—such as academic professionals, researchers, or companies—that are eligible to submit an application for this award?
A: Eligible applicants include Students, Startups, Innovators, Research Faculty, and Scientists.
 

Q: How many total awards are available each financial year, and what are the specific achievement categories recognized by this particular scheme?
A: The scheme provides three awards annually. These three awards are given, one each, in the categories of Innovation, Environment, and Societal impact.
 

Q: Must applicants applying for this prestigious State recognition be permanent long-term residents of Goa, and if so, for what minimum duration?
A: Yes, the applicant must mandatorily be a resident of the State of Goa for the immediate last 15 years prior to submitting the application.
 

Q: What is the exact cash value of the award that is distributed to an eligible recipient who successfully demonstrates excellence in the identified fields of study?
A: Each individual award given under the scheme is structured as a cash prize, totaling ₹2,00,000/- (Rupees Two Lakhs).
 

Q: Since this scheme offers a recognition award, is there any restriction on the number of times an individual applicant can successfully avail themselves of the benefits?
A: Yes, the scheme specifies that an applicant should avail of the benefits of this scheme only once throughout their lifetime.
 

Q: When applying for this award, what essential supplementary materials must be provided to the Goa State Innovation Council as proof of concept or functional progress?
A: You must submit Video Links or Proof of Concept or a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) as documentation supporting the application.
 

Q: Which particular authority is responsible for hearing and deciding any official grievances or disputes that might potentially arise during the implementation or operation of this scheme?
A: Any grievances or disputes must be referred to the Secretary (Science & Technology & Waste Management). The decision rendered by the Secretary is final and binding on all concerned parties.

Eligibility Criteria

- The scheme is designed for Students, Startups, Innovators, Research Faculty, and Scientists. The award is introduced to be given to Goan Innovators/Scientists.

- The applicant must be a resident of Goa for the last 15 years.

- The project must relate to hardware or software-based product innovation.

- The applicant must be required to provide a Letter of Intent (LOI) in case the proposed idea/project is associated with the Industry or the Government.

- The applicant must be registered under the Virtual Innovation Register (VIR) as a New Idea.

- The applicant can avail of this scheme only once.

- The proposals should preferably be in the following focus sectors: _Green technology, Clean energy, Industrially utilizable smart materials, Waste to Wealth, Affordable Healthcare, Water & Sewage Management, Renewable Energy Sources, Electric Vehicles, Smart Cities, Agri-tech, Meditech, Health Care Tech and Digital media, ITES._

Benefits

Cash prize of ₹2,00,000/- per award.

Three awards are given in each financial year.

The awards are categorized as one each for Innovation, Environment, and Societal impact.

The cash prize shall be directly deposited in the beneficiary’s Bank Account.

The scheme is subject to provision in the Annual Budget of the Department of Science and Technology and Waste Management (DS&T & WM).

The beneficiary must submit a pre-receipt for the said amount to the Director, Department of Science & Technology & Waste Management (DS&T & WM).

The Goa State Innovation Council (GSInC) should forward the decisions/results declared by the Expert Committee, duly approved by the Chairman of the Goa State Innovation Council, along with the pre-receipt and Bank account details obtained from the beneficiaries, for further process to release the award money directly in their bank account.

Required Documents

#	Document	Details
1	Certificate From Competent Authority Shall Have To Be Enclosed (Proving 15 Years Residency).
2	Letter Of Intent (LOI) (In Case The Proposed Idea/Project Is Associated With The Industry Or The Government).
3	Innovators Resume/Bio.
4	Non-Disclosure Agreement.
5	Video Links Or Proof Of Concept Or Minimum Viable Product.
6	Letter Of Recommendations.
7	Documents Supporting The Application (Including Details On Technological Inventiveness, Societal Impact, Scope Of Commercialization, And Ways In Which The Innovator Has Inspired Others).
8	Pre-Receipt For The Said Amount.
9	Bank Account Details Obtained From The Beneficiaries.

How to Apply

The applicant must access the official application portal. On the homepage, click on "Registration". You will be taken to the registration page. Fill in all the mandatory fields and register. If prompted, verify your Email ID and Mobile Number via…

Online The applicant must access the official application portal. On the homepage, click on "Registration". You will be taken to the registration page. Fill in all the mandatory fields and register. If prompted, verify your Email ID and Mobile Number via OTP. Use the credentials you created during registration to log in. Navigate to the online form of the scheme. In the form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size. Ensure that all documents are clear, legible, and in the accepted file format before uploading. Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections. Click the "Submit" button to submit your application. You'll receive a confirmation message. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Goa Rajya Vidnyanik Puraskar, consisting of a Chairman and 3 expert members, shall scrutinize all submitted applications. The Technical Advisory Committee will shortlist the eligible applications for the purpose of inviting them for the subsequent presentation before the Expert Committee. Shortlisted applicants are invited for a final round presentation in front of the Expert Committee, which includes a Chairman and two members nominated by the Government. The Expert Committee will judge the shortlisted applicants through presentation on the basis of the progress that has been achieved or has a high probability of being achieved. The Goa State Innovation Council (GSInC) should forward the decisions/results declared by the Expert Committee, duly approved by the Chairman of the Goa State Innovation Council, to the Department of Science & Technology & Waste Management (DS&T & WM). This submission must include the pre-receipt and Bank account details obtained from the beneficiaries for the subsequent process to release the award money directly into their bank account.

Frequently Asked Questions

When applying for recognition under this scheme, what type of technological basis must the proposed project or implemented innovation be built upon?

The project submitted must relate specifically to a hardware-based or software-based product innovation to meet the scheme's criteria.

What specific type of proof must I include with my application to demonstrate that I have fulfilled the required residency criteria established by the State Government?

What is the official web address or portal where an individual must complete the application submission process to claim the benefits under this scheme?

For how many years, starting from its official notification date in the Official Gazette of the Government of Goa, is this specific award scheme scheduled to remain in effect?

If I am selected as a recipient, what specific administrative documentation is required after the selection process to ensure the cash prize is successfully disbursed to my account?

Who are the specific individuals and entities—such as academic professionals, researchers, or companies—that are eligible to submit an application for this award?

How many total awards are available each financial year, and what are the specific achievement categories recognized by this particular scheme?

Must applicants applying for this prestigious State recognition be permanent long-term residents of Goa, and if so, for what minimum duration?

What is the exact cash value of the award that is distributed to an eligible recipient who successfully demonstrates excellence in the identified fields of study?

Since this scheme offers a recognition award, is there any restriction on the number of times an individual applicant can successfully avail themselves of the benefits?

When applying for this award, what essential supplementary materials must be provided to the Goa State Innovation Council as proof of concept or functional progress?

Which particular authority is responsible for hearing and deciding any official grievances or disputes that might potentially arise during the implementation or operation of this scheme?