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
