Entrepreneurship drives economic growth. The introduction of the Start-up Policy in 2017 marked a significant milestone, positioning Goa as an attractive destination for entrepreneurs beyond the tourism sector. Under a Government to Government mission, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant reached out to The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Patel, to facilitate setting up of and Entrepreneurship Development Centre in Goa. At the behest of Hon’ble Chief Minister, EDII intervened as an implementation partner. The Centre was launched on 12^th March 2023 at the hands of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant.  The Centre now functions with the goal of tapping the entrepreneurial potential and indigenous resources of Goa to foster self-reliance and spur growth.