Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0)
Under SSIP 2.0 (Student Startup and Innovation Policy 2.0 — Gujarat) by Government of Gujarat
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Quick Answer
Government of Gujarat's policy providing financial and institutional support to students and startups for innovation, from school to university level, including IPR support.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹2.5L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Government of Gujarat
- Application deadline
- —
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Government of Gujarat. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
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
Eligibility
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Grant providers
The Government of Gujarat supports startups through a state startup portal run by the Industries Commissionerate, the nodal department for startup support in the state. Its core founder assistance is sanctioned to approved startups and paid through approved nodal institutions.…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹2.5L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
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. Specific caps: Patents (domestic up to INR 75,000, international up to INR 1.5 lakhs), 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.
Application Process
- 1
Download Proposal Format
Download the SSIP 2.0 Grant Proposal Format from the official portal (https://www.ssipgujarat.in/).
You - 2
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
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.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply under SSIP 2.0?
Any person up to 35 years who is a school student (up to class 12), diploma/vocational/UG/PG/doctoral student or alumni, or a dropout from school/institute/university in Gujarat. The innovation must contribute to product/process/service improvement or be a scalable business model.
What kind of financial support is available?
Support includes grants for Proof of Concept/Prototype (up to ₹20,000 for school students and up to ₹2.5 lakhs for higher education students) and IPR cost reimbursement (100% up to specified caps for patents, copyrights, trademarks, etc.).
Is there support for intellectual property?
Yes. SSIP 2.0 covers up to 100% of expenses for patents (domestic up to ₹75,000, international up to ₹1.5 lakhs), copyrights (up to ₹8,000), trademarks (up to ₹12,500), international registration of marks (up to ₹50,000), industrial design (up to ₹9,000), plant variety registry (up to ₹33,000), and semiconductor integrated circuits layout-design registry (up to ₹15,000).
What is the maximum funding for higher education students?
Maximum INR 2.5 lakhs per PoC/Prototype/Innovation for higher and technical education students.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
News
- i-Hub Gujarat and SanchiConnect back 30 defence, aerospace startupsthenewsmill.com · last month
Source: Google News aggregated
