Goa Women Entrepreneur Vitality Scheme

Open all year Startup and IT Promotion Cell (SITPC), Department of IT, Government of Goa Goa

Monthly allowance

₹20,000 a month for up to 12 months

What it funds: Monthly allowance for women founded startups in emerging technologies
Who can apply: Startup founded by women, registered with SITPC
Working in AI, IoT, drones, robotics, AR/VR, AVGC, 3D printing or similar
Linked to an incubator or accelerator that reports quarterly
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply offline at DITE&C, IT Hub, Altinho. SITPC approves directly.
Best for: Idea, Prototype, Early revenue stage
Sectors: AI/ML DeepTech Hardware Robotics Media & Entertainment
Run by: State governments

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