Student Startup and Innovation Policy for the State of Gujarat (SSIP 2.0) is a grant from Education Department, Government of Gujarat for universities/educational institutions based in Gujarat, recognized/affiliated by a governmental agency or Gujarat university, with…. It provides Up to INR 2 lakh for POC/MVP creation; IPR support up to INR 25,000 per innovation. Applications are open on a rolling basis.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Up to INR 2 lakh for POC/MVP creation; IPR support up to INR 25,000 per innovation (POC/MVP grant plus IPR filing support, routed through university nodal institutions) |
|---|---|
| Provider | Education Department, Government of Gujarat |
| Where | Gujarat |
| Stage | Idea, Proof Of Concept, Prototype |
| Deadline | Rolling / always open |
What is Student Startup and Innovation Policy for the State of Gujarat?
A Gujarat education-department policy funding proof-of-concept and minimum viable prototype development plus intellectual property support for student innovators, delivered through a network of over 60 universities and their nodal/incubation institutions. It targets the proof-of-concept/MVP stage of the startup lifecycle, ahead of the seed/scale-up stage covered by the general Gujarat startup scheme. Ran initially from 2017 to 2021. It is run by 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 Student Startup and Innovation Policy for the State of Gujarat?
Universities/educational institutions based in Gujarat, recognized/affiliated by a governmental agency or Gujarat university, with demonstrated innovation/entrepreneurship activity; benefits flow to their enrolled student innovators.
How much does Student Startup and Innovation Policy for the State of Gujarat give, and in what form?
Up to INR 2 lakh for POC/MVP creation; IPR support up to INR 25,000 per innovation, as pOC/MVP grant plus IPR filing support, routed through university nodal institutions.
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?
Student Startup and Innovation Policy for the State of Gujarat (SSIP 2.0) is offered by 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.