Leading trade representatives from Norway and India and senior Goa government officials recently explored new avenues for trade and collaboration between the two regions in the area of tourism and information technology (IT), including facilitating start-up ecosystems.
The key meeting between officials of the Goa government’s Department of Information Technology, along with the Goa Tourism Department and officials of the Norway India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) and the state government’s Startup and IT Promotion Cell, was facilitated by Goa-based digital transformation firm Kilowott.
The Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communication was represented by Neville Noronha, OSD to the IT Minister, the Department of Tourism was represented by Shawn Mendes, OSD to the Minister for Goa Tourism and D S Prashant, CEO of the Startup and IT Promotion Cell, along with representatives of Goa Tourism.
NICCI was represented by its CEO Trond Skundberg and board member Prabha Chandran, along with Caleb Fernandez from Kilowott, a Goa-based digital transformation firm, which, with its strong presence across Norway and India, acts as a strategic bridge between the two regions, helping industries and institutions harness technology for sustainable, measurable impact.
A key proposal that emerged from the discussions was the creation of a locally established liaison body in Goa to act as a direct link between NICCI and the state. The proposed body is envisioned to support structured collaboration between Norwegian businesses and Goan enterprises, particularly in IT services, digital innovation and tourism development.
Building on this engagement facilitated by Kilowott, NICCI confirmed Goa as the preferred destination for its Business Delegation to India in November 2026. This highlights Goa’s growing reputation as a business-friendly and globally connected destination. NICCI has also proposed participation by Goa’s IT and Tourism departments in the Business Day activities in Oslo in June 2026.
