Technology Fellowship and Patent Promotion Scheme 2026: Fellowship and Patent Grants for Goa Educators
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Quick answer
The Technology Fellowship and Patent Promotion Scheme offers fellowship grants to technology educators in Goa's technical institutes to enhance their expertise through training at Centres of Excellence. Selected fellows receive educational grants and may also get patent-specific grants for business-related patents. Applications are submitted offline to the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC) in Goa.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Educational and patent grants for technology educators |
| Ministry / department | Information and Publicity Department |
| Level | State Government (Goa) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
This scheme by the Government of Goa supports technology educators in technical educational institutes to advance their skills in specialised technology areas. Selected educators attend summer schools and short-term training at Centres of Excellence in India and abroad. They also serve as mentors in newly established advanced labs and receive educational grants. The scheme encourages patent creation by providing additional grants for business and value-driven patents, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Goa's technology sector.
Benefits
- Fellowship program for technology educators in Goa technical institutes.
- Training at Centres of Excellence within India and abroad.
- Role as Master Trainers/Principal Mentors in advanced labs and incubators.
- Educational grant of ₹10,00,000 per year for five years.
- Patent-specific grant up to ₹15,00,000 for business-related patents.
- Support for up to ten educators per year, one per focus area.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Applicant must be a technology educator in a technical educational institute in Goa.
Who cannot apply
- Benefits are not an entitlement and subject to SPC approval.
- Patent grant can be availed only once during the policy period.
Documents required
- Curriculum Vitae with publications, awards, and grants details.
- Acceptance letter to the training program.
- Research proposal with market potential.
- Statement of purpose.
- Letter of recommendation from institute or university.
- Plan of action for applying learnings in Goa.
- Fee schedule.
- Patent registration certificate if applicable.
- Bond as per Annexure 2.
How to apply
- 1Download and print the application form proforma from the official Goa government website.
- 2Fill all mandatory fields and attach required documents with self-attestation if needed.
- 3Submit the completed application and documents via email to spc-dit.goa@gov.in.
- 4Applications are accepted any time within six months of incurring relevant expenditure.
- 5Applications are evaluated by SPC and a panel of evaluators.
- 6Shortlisted candidates attend interviews and presentations as scheduled by SPC.
- 7SPC selects one educator per focus area for the fellowship.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Technology Fellowship and Patent Promotion Scheme?+
All technology educators in technical educational institutes in Goa are eligible to apply.
How many educators can benefit from the scheme each year?+
Up to ten educators per year, with one selected in each focus area, can receive benefits.
What are the main focus areas for the fellowship?+
Focus areas include Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Interaction Design, Big Data Analytics, Robotics, 3-D Printing, Data Science, Drones, and Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality/Merged Reality.
How can I apply for the scheme?+
Applicants must fill the offline application form and submit it with documents via email to the Start-up Promotion Cell at spc-dit.goa@gov.in.
Is there a grant for patent registration under this scheme?+
Yes, selected fellows can receive a patent-specific grant up to ₹15,00,000 for business and value-driven patents, subject to certification by the SPC.
Can educators apply for follow-up courses?+
Yes, follow-up courses are allowed with special permission from the State Committee, and funding is provided accordingly.
What is the role of selected educators in the scheme?+
Selected educators act as Master Trainers and Principal Mentors in Centres of Excellence and Advanced Maker Labs, guiding students and start-ups.
What is the evaluation process for applications?+
Applications are evaluated by the SPC and a panel, followed by interviews and presentations before final selection.
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