Innovative Idea Challenge
Converge 2.0 by Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) & Goa State Higher Education Council (GSHEC) from 4th to 13th March 2025.

Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) & Goa State Higher Education Council (GSHEC) present CONVERGE 2.0, Shiksha Udyojak Sangam, An Academia - Industry Summit 2025.

As part of Converge 2.0, DHE presents the Innovative Idea Challenge, a dynamic platform designed to foster creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial thinking among students and aspiring innovators. This competition invites participants to conceptualize, develop, and present groundbreaking innovative ideas that have the potential to create a real-world impact.

The challenge encourages out-of-the-box thinking, focusing on innovation, market viability, and implementation strategies. Participants will undergo a structured process, including training, mentorship, and pitching sessions, culminating in a grand finale on 13th March 2025 for the valedictory function of Converge 2.0 at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao Goa.

This initiative is organized by the Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Goa, and the Goa State Higher Education Council (GSHEC), with the support of the Start-Up & IT Promotion Cell of Goa, to nurture innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit among students.

Main Coordinator : Prof (Dr.) Niyan Marchon

Organizing Team : Vasant Narulkar, Prashant Bhomkar, Adarsh Haibati, Dev Manoj Medisetty and Shahana Shaikh.