New Delhi, April 4, 2025 – A delegation from the ASSOCHAM Goa Council and IT Committee held a constructive meeting in the capital with Arvind Kumar, Director General of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), and Sanjay Kumar Gupta, Managing Director of STPINEXT, to discuss collaborative opportunities for scaling Goa’s technology and innovation ecosystem.
The discussion centered around the potential establishment of Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in Goa, targeting high-growth sectors such as FinTech, EduTech, HealthTech, and Artificial Intelligence. These proposed centres are envisioned as hubs to support cutting-edge research, foster innovation, incubate startups, and promote collaboration between academia, industry, and government.
The ASSOCHAM Goa team also highlighted the state government’s active role in upskilling, entrepreneurship development, and job creation, underlining the importance of aligning state and central efforts for maximum impact. A proposal to involve the Government of Goa in the CoE initiative is under consideration, to enable seamless execution and long-term sustainability.
Mangirish Salelkar, who led the ASSOCHAM delegation, shared, “Goa is on the brink of a tech revolution. With the right support and ecosystem in place, we can unlock immense opportunities for innovation, employment, and economic growth. Our goal is to build a future-ready Goa that stands tall in India’s digital story.”
This initiative is seen as a significant step toward transforming Goa into a knowledge-based economy. Industry observers note that such collaborations between regional industry bodies and national institutions like STPI will play a pivotal role in shaping Goa’s digital future.
