FiiRE signs MoU with GSIA to promote development of mirco small and medium enterprises in Goa
MARGAO: Forum for Innovation Incubation Research and Entrepreneurship (FiiRE) a state-of-the-art technology business incubator established with the support of Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, within the campus of Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda Margao, signed a MoU with Goa State Industries Association (GSIA), to promote the development of micro small and medium enterprises in the State.
The MoU was signed by Fr Kinley D’Cruz, Director, Don Bosco College of Engineering and FiiRE and Vishwanath Kochkar, President, GSIA in the presence of Sameer Keni, Secretary GSIA, Pradeep D’Costa, Dr Neena Panandikar and the governing council members of the college.
As part of the MOU, GSIA will identify problem statements from industry members which could be solved with the help of the vibrant Goan startup ecosystem. FiiRE will identify, source and manage the problem statements along with the startups who wish to tackle these challenges.
GSIA has also ensured to provide matchmaking and introduction to mentors from various industrial verticals. This relationship will ensure timely support and the collaboration of industry with the startup ecosystem, thereby providing opportunity to more talent, to help resolve critical industry related problems, validate solutions and identify the right solution industry fit. The engagement envisages a strong mutually beneficial relationship between micro small and medium enterprises and the innovative startups from within the ecosytem in Goa.