Scheme for Goa Rajya Vidnyanik Puraskar
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Higher Education Department
Category: Science, IT & Communications, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Business Entity, University / Institution

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.

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&amp;T &amp; WM).

##### ***Conditions***

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

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Eligibility:
- 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 &amp; 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:
[Online]
Step 1: Access the Virtual Innovation Register PortalThe 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.
Step 2: Submit the Online Application and Required DetailsUse 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.
Step 3: Application Scrutiny and Shortlisting by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)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.
Step 4: Final Round Presentation before the Expert CommitteeShortlisted 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.
Step 5: Declaration of Results and Release of Award MoneyThe 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.

Documents Required:
At Application/Submission StageCertificate 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).
At Benefit Disbursal StagePre-Receipt For The Said Amount.
Bank Account Details Obtained From The Beneficiaries.