i-Hub Gujarat Startup Srujan Seed Support (S4)

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

Grant

₹2.5 lakh to ₹10 lakh

What it funds: Grant to take a young innovator's proof of concept to a product and market
Who can apply: Innovator or startup founder aged 35 or under
Student or alumnus of a school or institute in Gujarat
Dropouts from Gujarat institutions also qualify
At idea, MVP or early stage
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Register on the i-Hub Gujarat portal and apply under Startup Srujan
Best for: Idea, Prototype, Early revenue stage
Run by: State governments

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