i-Hub Gujarat IP Support Grant (Financial Assistance for Intellectual Property) is a grant from Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub), Education Department, Government of Gujarat for applicants aged up to 35 who meet any one of these: SSIP 2.0-eligible student or alumnus. It provides Up to ₹5 L. Applications are currently open.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Up to ₹5 L |
|---|---|
| Provider | Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub), Education Department, Government of Gujarat |
| Where | Gujarat |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Early Stage, Idea, Proof Of Concept, Prototype |
| Deadline | Applications open |
What is i-Hub Gujarat IP Support Grant?
i-Hub Gujarat IP Support Grant (Financial Assistance for Intellectual Property) — Up to INR 5 lakh; per-IP caps e.g. patent INR 75,000 domestic / INR 1.5 lakh foreign, trademark INR 12,500, international mark INR 50,000, copyright INR 8,000, design INR 9,000 — Applicants aged up to 35 who meet any one of these: SSIP 2.0-eligible student or alumnus; DPIIT-recognised startup registered with the Gujarat ROC; beneficiary of SSIP 2.0 or any Gujarat government startup scheme; or user of an i-Hub scheme or flagship programme. The IP is filed through an empanelled IP facilitator. It is run by Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub), Education Department, Government of Gujarat.
A grant is financial support you don’t repay — awarded against eligibility and, usually, agreed milestones or utilisation of funds. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for i-Hub Gujarat IP Support Grant?
Applicants aged up to 35 who meet any one of these: SSIP 2.0-eligible student or alumnus; DPIIT-recognised startup registered with the Gujarat ROC; beneficiary of SSIP 2.0 or any Gujarat government startup scheme; or user of an i-Hub scheme or flagship programme. The IP is filed through an empanelled IP facilitator. Not for: Founders over 35; startups not registered with the Gujarat ROC and with no SSIP/i-Hub/Gujarat-scheme link.
How much does i-Hub Gujarat IP Support Grant give, and in what form?
Up to ₹5 L.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of support is this?
A grant is financial support you don’t repay — awarded against eligibility and, usually, agreed milestones or utilisation of funds.
Who runs this programme?
i-Hub Gujarat IP Support Grant (Financial Assistance for Intellectual Property) is offered by Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub), Education Department, Government of Gujarat. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
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Source and verification
No official page is linked for this programme yet. Verification date pending. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.