The Goiás government is launching a GovTech Program to fund tech startups addressing public sector challenges. The application deadline is September 29th via the program’s website. The Science, Technology, and Innovation Department (Secti) leads the initiative. The program outlines 12 challenges in Administration, Health, and Education. The main goals include speeding up admin tasks and […]
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