Innovators  Guidelines

  1. What is expected ?
    • Innovative Idea that creates value for society and has potential for job creation
    • Ideas can include - product or service that is not currently being offered elsewhere in the market, or if offered are at inferior levels.
  2. What kind of support is provided ?
    • Financial support up to Rs. 2 lakh to develop Proof of Concept (PoC) and prototyping. This includes support up to maximum 75% towards procurement of items and towards minor work such as fabrication, electrical work, etc. and remaining 25% towards payment for professional services such as product design, testing, etc.
    • Financial support up to Rs. 25,000 for filling patent and other IP.
    • Access of pre-incubation facilities and other Institute resources
    • Technical support and Mentoring
    • Projects requiring higher funding will be recommended to State Level SSIP committee.
  3. Who are eligible to apply ?
    • Any Individual or Group of students (Science & Technology stream) from any Institute or University.
    • Alumni of any Institutions (up to last 5 years).
  4. What is the process for applying ?
    • OM Students: Download relevant SSIP Application form, fill in the details and submit it to Department SSIP Co-ordinator or Head of the Department.
    • Students from Other Institutions & Alumni: Download relevant SSIP Application form, fill in the details and submit it to SSIP Nodal Center. Innovators are requested to strictly apply using prescribed form. It is understood that the same work has been not been submitted elsewhere for financial support.
  5. What is the process of scrutinizing applications ?
    • Applications received are presented to Institute SSIP Committee. Institute SSIP Committee consist of academic, industrial, IPR and Start-up experts and is chaired by Principal, Om Education Campus. Review of application is done in two stages.
    • In the first stage applications are shortlisted on basis of details mentioned in application form. In the second stage, innovators of these shortlisted applications are invited for presentation and discussion.
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