An SSIP 2.0 Awareness Seminar was organized for the 4th Semester Electrical Engineering students of Government Polytechnic, Jamnagar on 1st April 2025. The session was conducted by Mr. R. K. Borsaniya, the Institute SSIP Cell Coordinator.

The main objective of the seminar was to create awareness among students regarding the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) 2.0 introduced by the Government of Gujarat. Mr. Borsaniya delivered a detailed presentation explaining the vision, mission, salient features, and implementation strategy of SSIP 2.0.

Key highlights of the seminar included:

• Introduction to SSIP 2.0 and its focus on fostering a student-centric innovation ecosystem.
• Details about financial support available for innovative student ideas (up to ?2.5 lakh per prototype).
• Guidelines on how to submit proposals, get them screened, and avail funding through the institute’s SSIP cell.
• Importance of IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) and mentorship support.
• Success stories of previous student innovations supported under SSIP.

Students were also informed about how to participate in the SSIP initiative by consulting their department coordinators, preparing a project proposal, and submitting it for screening.

The seminar proved to be highly informative and motivating for the students, igniting interest in innovation and entrepreneurship.