Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated Goa University Research Park Unit (GURU) UNIGOA Knowledge & Innovation Foundation (Section 8 Company) at Goa University, Taleigao Plateau on Wednesday. Secretary (Education), Prasad Lolayekar, IAS; Vice-Chancellor Goa University, Prof. Harilal B. Menon, Registrar Goa University, Prof. V. S. Nadkarni and others were also present.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister also distributed the sanction letters to teams under the Hand Holding & Start-Up Scheme 2023-24.
“The GURU initiative, with an investment of ₹12.85 crore, has established state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to support young innovators. It stands as a symbol of the knowledge and mentorship that will propel Goa’s advancement in biotechnology, healthcare, information technology, and electronics innovation.
“I am confident that GURU will play a pivotal role in nurturing young innovators and incubating start-ups in bio-engineering, agriculture, healthcare, and electronics, contributing significantly to society,” stated Dr Sawant.
The Chief Minister congratulated Goa University and the Directorate of Higher Education for this remarkable initiative.
