i-Hub Gujarat Testing and Validation 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 ₹10 lakh

What it funds: Pays for product testing, certification and field validation at recognised labs
Who can apply: Student, innovator or founder aged 35 or under
DPIIT recognised startup registered with Gujarat ROC, or SSIP 2.0 eligible, or an earlier Gujarat or i-Hub beneficiary
Product at MVP stage or later
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Register on the i-Hub Gujarat site and submit a testing and validation plan
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue, Growth stage
Run by: State governments

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