i-Hub Gujarat IP Support Grant (SSIP 2.0)

Open all year Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub), Education Department, Government of Gujarat Gujarat

Grant

Up to ₹5 lakh (patents up to ₹75,000 India, ₹1.5 lakh abroad)

What it funds: Pays for patents, trademarks, designs and other IP filings through empanelled facilitators
Who can apply: Student, innovator or founder aged 35 or under
SSIP 2.0 eligible, or a DPIIT recognised startup registered with Gujarat ROC, or an earlier Gujarat or i-Hub beneficiary
Use an IP facilitator empanelled by i-Hub
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Register on the i-Hub Gujarat site and apply for the IP Support Grant
Best for: Idea, Prototype, Early revenue, Growth stage
Run by: State governments

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