Student Open Innovation Challenge (SOIC)

Student Open Innovation Challenge (SOIC) 2020-21 initiative of Education Department, Gujarat.

Gujarat Government has initiated a series of initiatives to support Innovators and Start-ups with an aim to nurture end to end ecosystems in the state. Through SSIP policy, various flagship programs have been launched involving the best innovation and start-up pedagogies from across the world. The core belief behind these programs is around the fact that, given a platform, young minds across universities are capable of applying their creative minds to become problem solvers and innovators. Our previous programs like Smart Gujarat for New India Hackathon, Summer Innovation Challenge and others have showcased innovative ideas being conceived and developed by students, alumni, innovators, and start-ups.

To take such a mission ahead, SSIP has launched the “Student Open Innovation Challenge” which will create a unique environment across academia in the state. this cycle (2019-20) through this program, we are aiming to involve innovative teams in short to medium term and develop innovative solutions. Teams can apply through the SSIP web portal to avail of the grant throughout the year. The state-level expert jury will evaluate applications every two months and shortlisted teams will avail grant up to 2 lac INR per proposal.

APPLY BEFORE 15-01-2020 FOR CURRENT PHASE APPLICATION SCREENING.

SELECTED ENTRIES WILL BE GIVEN AWARDS AT HANDS OF HON. CM ON 25-01-2020.

AFTER REGISTRATION PROVIDE DATA IN FOLLOWING SHEET

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