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Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0)
The Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0) by the Government of Gujarat aims to empower the youth of the state to unlock their creative potential through start-ups and innovation. The policy provides financial and institutional support across all levels of education (schools, institutes, and universities) to foster a student-centric innovation and incubation ecosystem, scout and nurture innovations, promote IP awareness, and support the journey from idea to market. **Funding
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About this scheme
The Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0) by the Government of Gujarat aims to empower the youth of the state to unlock their creative potential through start-ups and innovation. The policy provides financial and institutional support across all levels of education (schools, institutes, and universities) to foster a student-centric innovation and incubation ecosystem, scout and nurture innovations, promote IP awareness, and support the journey from idea to market.
**Funding Support:**
* For Class 9-12 students: Maximum INR 20,000 per PoC/Prototype/Innovation
* For Higher and Technical Education: Maximum INR 2.5 lakhs per PoC/Prototype/Innovation
* IPR Support: Up to 100% of expenses for patents, copyrights, trademarks, etc.
**IPR Support Available:**
* Patents: Up to INR 75,000 (domestic), INR 1.5 lakhs (international)
* Copyrights: Up to INR 8,000
* Trademarks: Up to INR 12,500
* International Registration of Marks: Up to INR 50,000
* Industrial Design: Up to INR 9,000
* Plant Variety Registry: Up to INR 33,000
* Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry: Up to INR 15,000
Who can apply
- **Educational Institutions (Grantees):** Universities and institutes (public/private/grant-in-aid) and schools based in Gujarat with demonstrated efforts or strong commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. Selection based on criteria like student participation, past activities, action plan, and budget.
- **Individual Beneficiaries:**
- School student (up to class 12)
- Diploma / vocational / UG / PG / Doctoral student or alumni
- Any dropout from school/institute/university
- Innovation must contribute to the development/improvement of product / process / service or be a scalable business model
- Startups must be led by students in Gujarat.
Official application
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Open the official applicationFrequently asked questions
How much funding does Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0) provide?
Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0) provides up to Rs. 2.5 lakh. The exact amount sanctioned depends on the proposal and the evaluation by the program authority.
Is Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0) currently accepting applications?
Applications currently closed. Always confirm the current window with the program authority before preparing your application.
Does Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0) take equity?
No. This program is listed as equity-free, which means the funding does not dilute your shareholding. Review the official terms for any debt or convertible components.
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