Startup Srujan Seed Support (S4) – Cohort 3
Under SSIP 2.0 (Student Startup and Innovation Policy 2.0 — Gujarat) by Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub)
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Quick Answer
₹2.5–10 lakh grant for Gujarat student innovators under 35.
About this grant
Startup Srujan Seed Support (S4) is a flagship grant initiative implemented by the Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub) under the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0) of the Education Department, Government of Gujarat. As part of the state’s broader vision to create a holistic innovation ecosystem integrating industry, academia, and government, SSIP 2.0 has allocated a substantial corpus to support early-stage innovators and startups across Gujarat.
The S4 program is specifically designed to help young innovators transition from Proof of Concept (PoC) to product and market stage. It provides financial assistance ranging from ₹2.5 lakh to ₹10 lakh to enable prototype development, validation, product refinement, and early commercialization activities. The initiative aims to reduce financial barriers for student innovators and early founders, empowering them to transform creative ideas into scalable ventures.
Through i-Hub’s structured ecosystem support, beneficiaries gain access to mentorship, institutional backing, and innovation resources that complement the financial grant. The program covers innovators across a wide educational spectrum—from school students to doctoral scholars, alumni, and even dropouts—ensuring inclusive participation in Gujarat’s innovation movement.
Startup Srujan Seed Support (S4) strengthens Gujarat’s startup landscape by fostering early-stage experimentation, validation, and venture building among youth under 35 years of age. By targeting innovators at ideation, MVP, and early stages, the program seeks to accelerate innovation-led entrepreneurship and build a strong pipeline of product-ready ventures emerging from the state’s educational and startup ecosystem.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub, known as i-Hub, is a Section 8 non-profit company set up under Gujarat's Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP), run by the Education Department, Government of Gujarat. It is based at the KCG Campus in Navrangpura, Ahmedabad.…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- ₹2.5 Lakhs – ₹10 Lakhs
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
Provides financial assistance ranging from ₹2.5 lakh to ₹10 lakh for prototype development, validation, product refinement, and early commercialization activities. Beneficiaries also gain access to mentorship, institutional backing, and innovation resources.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
Eligible innovators submit applications through the i-Hub Srujan portal and are evaluated by the implementing authority under the SSIP 2.0 framework. Proposals are assessed on innovation stage, feasibility, and potential for PoC-to-product transition. Selected applicants receive grants of ₹2.5 lakh to ₹10 lakh based on evaluation outcome.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
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See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
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Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Startup Srujan Seed Support (S4) grant?
Innovators and startup founders up to 35 years of age associated with Gujarat are eligible. This includes school students (up to Class 12), diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students, as well as alumni and dropouts from Gujarat-based institutions. Ventures should be at the ideation, MVP, or early stage.
How much grant funding can I receive?
The S4 program provides financial assistance ranging from ₹2.5 lakh to ₹10 lakh per beneficiary, depending on the stage of innovation and the scope of proposed activities.
Is the grant equity-free and non-repayable?
Yes. The Startup Srujan Seed Support grant is entirely equity-free and does not need to be repaid. It is a direct financial assistance from the Government of Gujarat under SSIP 2.0.
What can the grant funds be used for?
The grant supports prototype development, product validation, product refinement, and early commercialization activities — essentially the journey from Proof of Concept to a market-ready product.
Is DPIIT registration required?
There is no mention of DPIIT recognition as a requirement. The program is targeted at students and young innovators associated with Gujarat, even those who are not formally registered as startups.
What non-financial support is provided?
Beneficiaries gain access to mentorship, institutional backing through i-Hub, and innovation resources that complement the financial grant, supporting their transition from PoC to product stage.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
News
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