The objective of the scheme is to identify technology educators in technical educational institutes in Goa who are keen to further their expertise. The selected educators/fellows w...
प्रौद्योगिकी फैलोशिप एवं पेटेंट प्रचार योजना Goa सरकार की योजना है (Startup & Innovation श्रेणी), जो Goa में लागू है। जानकारी का स्रोत/विभाग: Information and Publicity Department। आवेदन पूरे साल खुले हैं या अंतिम तिथि घोषित नहीं है। आधिकारिक पेज: www.goa.gov.in।
मुख्य जानकारी
विभाग / मंत्रालय: Information and Publicity Department
A technology fellowship program will run to identify technology educators in technical educational institutes in Goa who are keen to further their expertise in the following areas: Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Interaction Design, Big Data Analytics, Robotics, 3-D Printing, Data Science, Drones, Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality/Merged Reality, Others (subject to approval from SPC).
The selected educators/fellows would be sent to Centres of Excellence within the country and abroad to undertake **summer school and short-term training programs** to further their learning in their area of specialization.- The Department of IT will set up **Centres of Excellence/Advanced Maker Labs** in the technologies outlined above, in select technical educational institutes. Such selected educators/fellows will function as Master Trainers/Principal Mentors to students and student start-ups that would be incubated in such facilities.- The educators/fellows, upon selection, would receive an **educational grant of ₹10,00,000 per year**, for a period of five years.- The benefit of this scheme can be availed by up to ten educators/fellows per year, with one person in each focus area, who will be selected by the SPC as per its guidelines.
In case such educators/fellows generate and get any business and value-driven patents registered in their area of specialization, either through individual research or in collaboration with students, such fellows shall be eligible to receive a **patent-specific grant of up to ₹15,00,000**, subject to certification by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC).
**NOTE:** Under no circumstance shall the benefits under this scheme be considered an entitlement. The SPC shall reserve the sole right to accept or reject applications.
पात्रता (कौन ले सकता है)
The applicant should be a technology educator in a technical educational institute in Goa.
आवेदन कैसे करें
**Offline**
**Step 1:** Take a print of the [proforma](https://www.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Schemes.pdf) of the application form.
Fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
**Step 2:** Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to SPC via Email at spc-dit.goa@gov.in
**NOTE:** The applicant can apply for this scheme at any time of the financial year but only within 6 months of incurring the relevant expenditure.
> **Evaluation Process**
**Step 1:** Applications will undergo evaluation by the SPC and a panel of evaluators.
**Step 2:** Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview and presentation.
त्वरित जवाब
Who is the contact person for the Startup and IT Promotion Team, and what are their contact numbers?
Saurabh Kanade, Francisco Miranda, and Vaibhav Patil can be reached at +91-9561435695, +91-9923327241, and +91-9594908280, respectively.
Could you provide the address for the Department of Information & Technology in Goa?
The office is located at IT HUB, 2nd Floor, Altinho, Panaji - Goa, 403001.
What is the contact email for the Department of Information Technology?
The contact email is spc-dit[dot]goa[at]gov[dot]in.
What business hours does the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications operate?
The department operates from Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
How can applicants contact the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications for queries?
For queries, applicants can contact Priatama Patil, the State Nodal Officer, at +91-9552896505 or reach out to the Startup and IT Promotion Team at the provided contact numbers.
What is the significance of the bond mentioned in Annexure 3?
The bond, a mandatory document, signifies the applicant's commitment to abiding by SPC decisions and adhering to the scheme's terms.
Can educators apply for follow-up courses, and how is funding handled in such cases?
Yes, educators can apply for follow-up courses, and funding is disbursed based on special permission from the high-powered State Committee.
How does the scheme handle unutilized amounts, and what is the timeline for submitting a grant utilization certificate?
Educators must return unutilized amounts within three months of course completion, and a grant utilization certificate is required within that timeframe.
Can educators/fellows avail benefits for patent registration more than once?
No, educators/fellows can avail benefits for patent registration only once during the entire policy period.
How does the scheme handle follow-up courses, and is there a duration limit?
Follow-up courses are permitted for up to five years, with the SPC having the sole authority to grant recurring benefits.