The Centre for Incubation and Business Acceleration (“CIBA”) and Goa Sudharop recently organized a seminar for Young Goan Entrepreneurs at the Agnel Technical Education Complex, Verna - Goa.
CIBA is a Goa based technology business incubator supporting startups in the areas of Information Technology, Food Processing, Clean Technologies and Mixed Technologies. Goa Sudharop is a USA based non-profit working for the development of Goa and Goans since 2000. The seminar explored the maturity of the Goan startup ecosystem for access to international mentoring, network and potential investment for various startups. Mr. Ibonio D’souza, Executive Director (Goa) of Goa Sudharop welcomed the gathering of more than seventy five entrepreneurs. Mr. D.S. Prashant, General Manager, CIBA explained the role of CIBA in the local startup ecosystem development and highlighted the huge success stories emerging from Goa. He also explained the active role and participation of the Government towards ecosystem development. Mrs. Acacia Almeida, Board member of Goa Sudharop projected the vision of Goa Sudharop for the coming years and enlightened the audience about the interest of the Goan diaspora to contribute towards Economic Development of Goa. Mr. George Pinto, a co-founder of Goa Sudharop explained the areas of partnership with CIBA which could help take the startup ecosystem to the next level. Ms. Chloe Fernandes proposed the vote of thanks. The programme was co-ordinated by Mr. Safson Rodrigues, Manager at CIBA. CIBA is committed towards building profitable and sustainable business thereby strengthening the economy and enhancing the living standards of thousands of families and the tie up with Goa Sudharop is aimed to enhance the scope of development. Thank you. Goa Sudharop
