Government Scheme

Gujarat SSIP 2.0 Student Innovation Grant

Proof-of-concept, prototyping & IP filing support for student innovators across Gujarat universities

Student Innovation Grant

PoC Grant

Up to ₹2.5 Lakh

Per student prototype project

IP & Patent Support

Up to ₹1 Lakh

100% patent filing reimbursement

Institutional Reach

All Gujarat Unis

GTU, NIRMA, PDEU, IITE & more

Administered By

Education Dept Gujarat

Student Startup & Innovation Policy

About Gujarat SSIP 2.0 Student Innovation Grant

The Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0) is a pioneering policy framework initiated by the Education Department, Government of Gujarat, to build an end-to-end innovation and student entrepreneurship ecosystem across all colleges and universities in Gujarat.

SSIP 2.0 empowers school, polytechnic, undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students with direct financial grants of up to ₹2.5 Lakhs per project for developing functional Proof of Concepts (PoC) and working prototypes.

The scheme also provides up to ₹1 Lakh financial assistance to cover 100% of statutory fees and professional charges for patent, design, and copyright filings, safeguarding student intellectual property.

Operating through decentralized institutional SSIP cells across universities like GTU, Nirma, PDEU, and MS University, student teams receive maker lab access, domain mentorship, and bridge funding to launch commercial startup entities.

Key Features & State Incentives

Direct PoC & Prototype Grant

Financial grant up to ₹2.5 Lakhs per student innovation project to build tangible hardware/software models.

100% Intellectual Property Support

Up to ₹1 Lakh reimbursement for filing Indian and international patents, trademarks, and industrial designs.

Decentralized University Cells

Fast-track screening and fund disbursement through designated SSIP cells in all recognized Gujarat colleges.

Campus Maker Labs & Prototyping

Free access to campus FabLabs, 3D printers, IoT workstations, and testing instrumentation.

Faculty & Industry Mentorship

Curated technical mentorship pairing student innovators with leading industry engineers and researchers.

Gateway to i-Hub & Startup Gujarat

Direct graduation pathway to i-Hub Gujarat and the ₹30 Lakh Startup Gujarat Seed Support Scheme.

Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)

Eligibility Rule 1

Any bonafide student (School, Diploma, UG, PG, PhD) enrolled in any recognized educational institution in Gujarat.

Eligibility Rule 2

Alumni who have graduated from a Gujarat-based educational institution within the past 5 years.

Eligibility Rule 3

Student teams must have a novel idea, working model, or innovative technological solution to a defined problem.

Eligibility Rule 4

Must apply through the designated SSIP Cell / Incubation Center of their respective college or university.

Eligibility Rule 5

The innovation must have technical feasibility and clear potential for prototype development.

Eligibility Rule 6

Interdisciplinary teams with female student representation receive special encouragement.

Key Benefits & Value Proposition

Benefit 1

Zero personal out-of-pocket expenses for purchasing raw materials, electronics, and testing tools.

Benefit 2

Full institutional support to file and own valuable intellectual property (patents) while still in college.

Benefit 3

Exposure to state-level Hackathons, Innovation Dialogues, and National Startup Days.

Benefit 4

Incubation and hot-desking support at i-Hub Ahmedabad, the state's flagship student incubator.

Benefit 5

Direct credentials and portfolio building for career, higher studies, or full-time entrepreneurship.

Benefit 6

Simple, student-friendly approval process managed directly by college academic scrutiny committees.

Required Documents Checklist

Bonafide Student ID Card / College Enrollment Letter (or Degree Certificate for recent alumni).

SSIP Project Proposal Form with problem statement, technical approach, and bill of materials.

Itemized Budget Breakdown for raw materials, fabrication, and testing.

Student KYC Documents (Aadhaar Card, College ID).

Faculty Mentor Endorsement / Recommendation Letter.

Bank Account Details of the team leader (or College SSIP sub-account).

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