Student Startup Innovation Program
About Student Startup Innovation Program
The SSIP (Student Startup and Innovation Policy) Cell at Government Engineering College (GEC), Patan, is a dedicated initiative aimed at fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving skills among students. Established under the SSIP program by the Government of Gujarat, the cell provides financial and infrastructural support to young innovators, helping them transform their ideas into viable products and startups.
At SSIP Cell, GEC Patan, students receive mentorship, technical guidance, and access to resources such as prototyping labs, funding opportunities, and networking events. The cell conducts various activities, including hackathons, ideation workshops, expert talks, and startup competitions, to encourage students to think creatively and work on real-world challenges.
By collaborating with industry experts, research organizations, and startup incubators, the SSIP Cell bridges the gap between academia and industry, ensuring that students can commercialize their innovations effectively. The initiative also aligns with Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, promoting self-reliance and indigenous technological development.
Through SSIP, GEC Patan nurtures a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation, empowering students to become job creators rather than job seekers and contribute to technological advancements and economic growth.
Student Startup Innovation Program Measures
- Idea Nurturing: Organizes ideation workshops, hackathons, and innovation challenges to identify and refine creative ideas.
- Mentorship: Provides industry experts, entrepreneurs, and faculty guidance to support project development.
- Financial Support: Offers seed funding and grants for prototyping and startup initiatives.
- Infrastructure Support: Provides access to labs, co-working spaces, and technical resources.
- Capacity Building: Conducts skill development programs and training sessions on business models, intellectual property rights, and pitching.
- Industry Collaboration: Establishes partnerships with industries and startups for internships, real-world exposure, and project validation.
- Outreach Activities: Encourages participation in state and national-level innovation competitions.
Vision
Fostering Innovation & Entrepreneurship – Cultivate a culture of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship among students by providing necessary resources, mentorship, and industry collaboration.
Encouraging Research & Prototyping – Support students in research, prototyping, and product development by offering technical and financial assistance.
Bridging Academia & Industry – Establish strong industry-academia linkages to enhance skill development, technology transfer, and real-world problem-solving.
Mission
Empower Student Innovators – Provide a supportive ecosystem for students to transform ideas into viable innovations through mentorship, funding, and technical guidance.
Enhance Startup Culture – Foster an entrepreneurial mindset by encouraging startups, incubating innovative projects, and facilitating industry collaborations.
Promote Research & Skill Development – Support research, prototype development, and skill enhancement to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world applications.
Sub-Objectives
Encourage Student-led Innovations – Support students in developing innovative solutions by providing financial, technical, and mentorship assistance.
Facilitate Prototyping & Incubation – Assist in transforming ideas into prototypes and fostering startups through incubation support.
Strengthen Industry & Academic Collaboration – Bridge the gap between industry and academia to enhance practical learning, research, and commercialization of innovations.
Student Startup Innovation Program Members
Dr. H. N. Panchal Converner
Prof. H. L. Chaudhari Converner
Prof. M. I. Baliya Member
Dr. P. D. Patel Member
Dr. M. B. Patel Member
