Technology Fellowship and Patent Promotion Scheme

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Business & Entrepreneurship, Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Setting up / start-up / entrepreneurship, Education and training grants, fellowship, stipend, Intellectual property rights and patents

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Technology, Fellowship, Patent, Grant

• - 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 ₹10,00,000per 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

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.

Could you explain the procedure for filing and disbursement of claims under the scheme?

Interested educators apply to the SPC with a prescribed format, undergo evaluation, and, upon selection, receive funds for approved courses within specified deadlines.

What are the eligibility criteria for educators to apply under the "Technology Fellowship and Patent Promotion Scheme"?

All technology educators in technical educational institutes in Goa are eligible.

Is there a limit on the number of educators/fellows who can benefit from the scheme annually?

Up to ten educators/fellows per year, with one person per focus area, can avail the benefits, subject to SPC guidelines.

Can educators/fellows apply for the scheme at any time, and what is the evaluation timeline?

Applications are accepted throughout the year, with evaluations completed within 45 days of receipt, and approved amounts disbursed within 60 days.

What responsibilities do selected educators/fellows have regarding setting up Centres of Excellence/Advanced Maker Labs?

They act as Master Trainers/Principal Mentors, executing a work plan and receiving an educational grant of ₹10 lakh per year.

How does the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC) select educators for the fellowship, and what is the grant amount offered?

Educators are selected through evaluation and interviews. Selected fellows receive an educational grant of ₹10 lakh per year for five years.

Could you elaborate on the focus areas for technology educators under the "Technology Fellowship and Patent Promotion Scheme"?

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.

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• https://www.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Schemes.pdf
• https://www.startup.goa.gov.in/ContactUs

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