Ahmedabad, Dec 26 Gujarat is steadily emerging as one of India's strongest hubs for innovation and startup culture, driven by proactive government policies and a focus on youth-led entrepreneurship.
Under the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) of the Gujarat government, the establishment of i-Hub Gujarat has played a pivotal role in transforming innovative ideas into viable businesses.
Implemented to give practical shape to SSIP at the grassroots level, i-Hub Gujarat was set up in 2019 as a single-window platform.
It supports students, innovators and startups through every stage of their journey -- from ideation and validation to incubation and market access.
Located in Ahmedabad, the state-of-the-art i-Hub campus is currently nurturing hundreds of startups.
These ventures receive incubation facilities, expert mentorship and access to funding opportunities, helping young entrepreneurs overcome early-stage challenges and scale their ideas into sustainable enterprises.
The impact of Gujarat's innovation-focused approach has also received national recognition.
The state was awarded for its best performance in the Indian government's 'State Startup Ranking 2018’, reflecting the effectiveness of policies like SSIP and the growing strength of its startup infrastructure.
Operating under the Education Department of the Gujarat government, i-Hub functions as a vital link between students, academia, industry and society.
By building a robust and standardised incubation support system, it continues to create an environment where innovation thrives and youth-led startups gain the confidence and capability to compete in national and global markets.
Gujarat has emerged as one of India's strongest startup ecosystems, backed by a proactive policy framework, robust infrastructure and strong industry linkages.
The state consistently ranks among the top performers in the Indian government's Startup Ranking, driven by initiatives such as the SSIP, i-Hub Gujarat, sector-specific incubation centres and dedicated startup incentives.
Gujarat hosts thousands of registered startups across sectors, including fintech, agritech, healthtech, manufacturing, clean energy and deep tech, with major hubs in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot.
The ecosystem is supported by more than 100 incubation centres, university-led innovation cells, government-backed seed funding, and strong MSME and industrial clusters.
Strategic advantages such as world-class ports, logistics connectivity, investor-friendly governance and a culture of entrepreneurship rooted in trade and manufacturing continue to position Gujarat as a preferred destination for startups and innovators nationwide.
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