Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0)
SSIP 2.0 by the Government of Gujarat offers grants and IP support to students and alumni up to age 35 for innovation and startups, with funding up to ₹2.5 lakhs per prototype.
- Funding amount
- ₹2.5L (grant)
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Government of Gujarat (Government)
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
The Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0) by the Government of Gujarat aims to unlock the creative potential of the state's youth by providing financial and institutional support across all education levels—from schools to universities. The policy fosters a student-centric innovation ecosystem, scouts and nurtures innovations, promotes IP awareness, and supports the journey from idea to market. It offers grants for proof of concept (PoC), prototypes, and IP registration.
Funding Support:
- For Class 9-12 students: Maximum ₹20,000 per PoC/Prototype/Innovation
- For Higher and Technical Education: Maximum ₹2.5 lakhs per PoC/Prototype/Innovation
- IPR Support: Up to 100% of expenses for patents, copyrights, trademarks, etc.
IPR Support Limits:
- Patents: Up to ₹75,000 (domestic), ₹1.5 lakhs (international)
- 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
- Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry: Up to ₹15,000
Highlights
- Grant of up to ₹20,000 for school students (Class 9-12) and up to ₹2.5 lakhs for higher education students per proof of concept/prototype.
- 100% IPR expense coverage for patents, copyrights, trademarks, and more, with specific caps.
- Open to students, alumni, and dropouts up to age 35 in Gujarat.
- Supports innovations that improve product/process/service or scalable business models.
- Institutions are selected based on past innovation efforts and action plans.
Who can apply
Educational Institutions (Grantees): Universities, institutes (public/private/grant-in-aid), and schools based in Gujarat with demonstrated efforts or strong commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. Selection is based on criteria like student participation, past activities, action plan, and budget.
Individual Beneficiaries:
- Any person up to 35 years who is a:
- School student (up to class 12)
- Diploma / vocational / UG / PG / Doctoral student or alumni
- Dropout from school/institute/university
- Innovation must contribute to development/improvement of a product/process/service or be a scalable business model.
- Startups must be led by students in Gujarat.
Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0) is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0) accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.
What the funding covers
Grant Support:
- For Class 9-12 students: Up to ₹20,000 per PoC/Prototype/Innovation
- For Higher and Technical Education: Up to ₹2.5 lakhs per PoC/Prototype/Innovation
IPR Support (up to 100% of expenses):
- Patents (domestic): Up to ₹75,000
- Patents (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
- Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Registry: Up to ₹15,000
About the provider
Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0) is offered by Government of Gujarat, a government body. As a government-backed grant, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the official portal. Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
Educational institutions apply to become grantees based on criteria set by the Policy Implementation Committee (PIC). Individual beneficiaries seek support through their educational institution or nearby SSIP grantee university. Specific PoC/Prototype and IP support applications are managed at the institutional level with scrutiny committees. The policy also envisions a state-level digital interface (UDAYAM COGENT Platform) for registration and support.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0), keep the following documents ready:
- A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
- Company registration documents and PAN
- Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
- Recent financial statements or projections
- Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available
Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.
Who this is best for
Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0) is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹2.5L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum funding available under SSIP 2.0?
For school students (Class 9-12), the maximum grant is ₹20,000 per proof of concept/prototype/innovation. For higher and technical education students, the maximum is ₹2.5 lakhs per innovation.
What types of IPR support are provided?
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).
Who can apply as an individual beneficiary?
Any person up to 35 years of age who is a school student (up to class 12), diploma/vocational/UG/PG/doctoral student or alumni, or a dropout from school/institute/university. The innovation must contribute to development/improvement of a product/process/service or be a scalable business model, and startups must be led by students in Gujarat.
How do I apply for SSIP 2.0 support?
Individual beneficiaries apply through their educational institution or a nearby SSIP grantee university. The policy also plans a state-level digital interface (UDAYAM COGENT Platform) for registration and support. Institutions must apply to become grantees based on criteria set by the Policy Implementation Committee (PIC).
Is there any deadline for applications?
The deadline is not specified in the provided information.
Does SSIP 2.0 take equity in startups?
No, SSIP 2.0 provides grants and IPR support, which are non-dilutive forms of funding. No equity is taken.
Is DPIIT or MSME registration required?
There is no mention of DPIIT or MSME registration in the eligibility criteria.
What documents are typically required for application?
The specific documents are not listed, but institutions need to demonstrate past activities, student participation, an action plan, and budget. Individual applications are managed at the institutional level with scrutiny committees.
Who offers Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0)?
Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0) is offered by Government of Gujarat, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
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