The Technology Fellowship and Patent Promotion Scheme is an initiative by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics, and Communications, Government of Goa to support technology educators in Goa. This scheme aims to enhance the expertise of technology educators in various emerging fields by facilitating short-term training programs and summer schools at Centres of Excellence in India and abroad.
Additionally, the scheme promotes patent registration by offering financial support to educators and student collaborators who develop business and value-driven patents.
Benefits
Technology Fellowship
- The program identifies technology educators in technical institutes in Goa interested in specialized learning in areas such as:
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Machine Learning (ML)
- Big Data Analytics
- Robotics
- 3-D Printing
- Data Science
- Drones
- Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) / Merged Reality (MR)
- Other fields (subject to approval by the Start-up Promotion Cell – SPC)
- Selected educators/fellows will be sent to Centres of Excellence for advanced training.
- Fellowship amount: ₹10,00,000 per year for five years.
- Up to ten educators/fellows per year will be selected.
Patent Promotion
- Patent grant up to ₹15,00,000 for educators who register patents either individually or in collaboration with students.
- The grant is subject to certification by the SPC.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a technology educator in a technical educational institute in Goa.
Application Process
Offline Application
- Download and print the application form.
- Fill in all required details and attach self-attested copies of mandatory documents.
- Submit the application along with supporting documents via Email to SPC at [email protected].
- Applications can be submitted at any time during the financial year, but only within six months of incurring the relevant expenditure.
Evaluation Process
- Screening by SPC and Evaluator Panel.
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview and presentation.
- SPC will select one educator in each focus area based on evaluation results.
Documents Required
| Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the applicant | Including publication details, research work, and previous grants |
| Acceptance letter from the program | Required for confirmation |
| Research proposal | Highlighting market potential |
| Statement of purpose | Explaining the intent behind applying |
| Recommendation letter | From the applicant’s institute/university |
| Plan of action | Detailing how the applicant will implement learnings in Goa through courses, labs, and incubators |
| Fee schedule | For the training program |
| Patent registration certificate (if applicable) | For patent-specific grant requests |
| Bond (Annexure 2) | Agreement document |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: Who can apply for the Technology Fellowship and Patent Promotion Scheme?
Only technology educators from technical educational institutes in Goa can apply. - Q: What benefits does the fellowship provide?
Selected fellows receive ₹10,00,000 per year for five years to pursue specialized training in emerging technology fields. - Q: What financial assistance is provided for patent promotion?
A patent grant of up to ₹15,00,000 is available for business and value-driven patents. - Q: How many fellows are selected per year?
A maximum of 10 educators are selected per year, with one in each focus area. - Q: Can applicants apply at any time?
Yes, applications can be submitted any time during the financial year, but only within six months of incurring relevant expenses. - Q: How does SPC select educators for the fellowship?
Selection is based on academic qualifications, research proposals, relevance to Goa’s technological growth, and interview performance. - Q: Can an applicant apply for both fellowship and patent grant?
Yes, an educator can apply for both the fellowship grant and patent grant. - Q: What are the responsibilities of selected fellows?
Fellows are expected to serve as Master Trainers/Mentors and help establish Centres of Excellence/Advanced Maker Labs in Goa’s technical institutes.