GOA'S STARTUP LEAP From 12 to 651 and Counting

In a remarkable transformation over just eight years, Goa has emerged as one of India's most promising startup destinations.

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From a mere 12 DPIIT-recognised startups in 2017, the state now proudly hosts 651 registered startups, marking a sharp and consistent rise in entrepreneurial activity across the region. Among these, 310 are led by women, underscoring the inclusive nature of Goa's evolving innovation ecosystem.

A GROWTH TRAJECTORY WORTH NOTING

The pace of growth in Goa's startup ecosystem has significantly accelerated in recent years. While the numbers have steadily climbed year-on-year, the last three years in particular have witnessed a remarkable surge. In 2023, Goa added 118 startups to its tally. This rose to 143 in 2024.

In just the first half of 2025 alone, another 105 startups have already been recognised.

These figures reflect not only the startups recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), but also those supported by Goa's own Startup & IT Promotion Cell (SITPC), under the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C). This coordinated support has been instrumental in nurturing an environment that welcomes ideators, risk-takers, and change-makers.