30 November, 2024

SSIP VGEC Chandkheda hosted a sensitization session titled Empowering School Students and Teachers through Student Start-Up and Innovation Outreach on 30.11.2024 at St. Xavier’s School, Gandhinagar. The session was attended by 07 teachers and 90 eager students from grade 11. The SSIP (Student Startup and Innovation Policy) Awareness Program was designed to cultivate innovation and entrepreneurship among students and teachers in grades 9-12. The event aimed to foster awareness among students regarding the policy's intricacies and to elucidate the myriad opportunities it presents for entrepreneurial ventures and innovative projects. Central to the workshop was a discussion led by subject experts from the Electrical and Computer Engineering department of VGEC. Moreover, students were encouraged to explore and propose their problem statements, with the promise of financial support to facilitate their endeavors. The workshop catalyzed inspiring students to channel their creativity and technical acumen toward meaningful innovation, thereby nurturing a culture of entrepreneurship and problem-solving within the academic community.

 Prof. Rozina Surani and Prof. Amit Rathod played pivotal roles as SSIP faculty coordinators, ensuring that this event left an indelible mark on the journey of start-up and entrepreneurship.

Key Features: 

• Name of School:St. Xavier’s School, Gandhinagar
• Address of School:Sector 8, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382008
• Date: 30.11.2024, 10.45 am to 11.45 am
• No. of Participants: 07 teachers and 90 students
• Faculty Coordinators: Prof. Rozina Surani and Prof. Amit Rathod

Learning Lessons/Discussion Points:

• Enhanced awareness about the SSIP 2.0 policy among school students as well as teachers
• Promotion of a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship 
• Recognize the basics of entrepreneurship, including the importance of identifying opportunities and solving problems
• Enhance critical thinking skills by analyzing problems and evaluating potential solutions 
• Develop skills for innovative ideas that address real-world challenges
• Understand the value of teamwork and collaboration in developing projects and driving entrepreneurial initiatives
• Build networking skills with VGEC students, faculty members, and industry professionals for mentoring and financial support
• Encouragement for school students to propose and develop their problem statements
• Facilitation of collaboration and idea exchange among school students and teachers