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| "{\"project\": {\"list\": [\"Vishwakarma E-Cell: Startup Co-working Center and Entrepreneurship Development Center\", \"SSIP Cell: Student Start Up and Innovation Policy implementation\", \"SSIP Projects: AI/ML based Patient Diagnostic Support (IC), Bearing Radial Clearance Measuring Instrument (Mechanical), Static Voltage Stabilizer with IoT (Power Electronics), Campus Navigation System for Visually Impaired (IT)\", \"Innovation incubation center development\", \"Campus Companies initiative\", \"Global network of entrepreneurs through tie-ups with non-profit organizations\", \"MHRD Innovation Cell (IIC) activities coordination\", \"i-Hub (Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub) collaboration\"], \"details\": \"VGEC's SSIP and E-Cell provide comprehensive support for student innovation and entrepreneurship including funding, mentorship, co-working space, patent filing, and legal assistance. The institute received INR 1.2 crore from Education Department, Gujarat Government under SSIP policy. E-Cell serves as a startup co-working center facilitating workshops, seminars, and industry connections. SSIP supports specific student projects across departments including medical diagnostics, precision instruments, IoT devices, and assistive technologies. The mission includes creating innovation incubation centers and campus companies.\"}, \"stats\": {\"list\": [\"SSIP Funding: INR 1.2 crore from Gujarat Government\", \"E-Cell Activities: 700+ workshops, 100+ startups mentored, 5500+ faculty trained (by associated experts)\", \"SSIP Projects: 4+ documented active projects\", \"Patent Support: 35+ patents filed with SSIP assistance\", \"Events: 15+ entrepreneurship events in 2024-25\", \"Participants: 300+ students in major events\", \"School Outreach: 2 sessions, 187 students, 11 teachers reached\"], \"details\": \"SSIP and E-Cell have achieved significant scale with substantial government funding and extensive programming. The E-Cell has facilitated connections with premier institutes like EDI, IIT Gandhinagar, and global networks. Under expert guidance (e.g., Mr. Karmjitsinh Bihola: 700+ workshops, 100+ startups mentored), the cell has trained thousands. Recent events include World Entrepreneurs' Day (300+ participants), Patent Workshop (70+), Futurepreneurs (100+), and multiple 200+ participant sessions. School outreach programs have engaged nearly 200 students and teachers to promote innovation culture at the school level.\"}, \"contact\": {\"list\": [\"E-Cell/SSIP Office: VGEC Campus, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad\", \"Website: https://vgecg.ac.in/ecssipcell/\", \"Faculty Coordinators: Prof. Rozina Surani, Prof. Amit Rathod, Prof. Hetal Joshiyara, Prof. Femina Patel, Prof. Jignesh Vaniya, Prof. Chetna G. Chand\", \"Leadership: Prof. Hitesh Vaghela (IIC activities)\", \"Industry Collaborations: EDI, IIT Gandhinagar, i-Hub, Founder Institute Ahmedabad\", \"Mentors: Mr. Karmjitsinh Bihola (Director, Founder Institute Ahmedabad), Mr. Dhyan Soni (Pathashala AI), Ms. Ekta Shah (Biziverse), Mr. Satya Mehta (Mealpe), Mr. Aalap Sanghvi (Immersfy)\"], \"details\": \"SSIP and E-Cell are coordinated by dedicated faculty including Prof. Rozina Surani, Prof. Amit Rathod, Prof. Hetal Joshiyara, and Prof. Femina Patel. The cell maintains active collaborations with EDI, IIT Gandhinagar, i-Hub, and global entrepreneur networks. Industry mentors include successful entrepreneurs like Ms. Ekta Shah (Biziverse, 40,000+ customers), Mr. Satya Mehta (Mealpe/Roompe), Mr. Aalap Sanghvi (Immersfy), and design thinking expert Mr. Karmjitsinh Bihola (700+ workshops delivered). Students can contact coordinators for mentorship, funding, and incubation support.\"}, \"notice\": {\"list\": [\"World Entrepreneurs' Day Pledge Ceremony: August 21, 2025 (300+ participants)\", \"Patent Your Innovation Workshop: July 25, 2025 (70+ students, Dr. K.R. Gurjar)\", \"Futurepreneurs - Igniting the Innovator: July 10, 2025 (100+ students, Dr. Dhruv Panchal)\", \"Entrepreneurship & Innovation as Career: February 7, 2025 (200+ students, Ms. Ekta Shah)\", \"Design Thinking & Critical Thinking: February 5, 2025 (200+ students, Mr. Kush Prajapati, Ms. Harsha Bhurani)\", \"Effective Sales & Marketing Strategies: February 3, 2025 (250+ participants, Mr. Balkrishna Agarwal, Mr. Aditya Dave)\", \"School Outreach - Gyandeep Vidyalaya: December 24, 2024 (97 students, 4 teachers)\", \"i-Hub Awareness Program: October 14, 2024 (207 participants, Mr. Mrunal Kakkad)\", \"School Outreach - St. Xavier's Gandhinagar: November 30, 2024 (90 students, 7 teachers)\", \"Innovation Quiz: May 28, 2025 (115 participants, online)\", \"Entrepreneurial Spark 2025: July 30, 2025 (80+ students, Mr. Karmjitsinh Bihola)\", \"Visit to i-Hub Ahmedabad: July 19, 2025 (80+ students)\", \"Process of Innovation: February 6, 2025 (180+ students, Mr. Aalap Sanghvi)\", \"Problem-Solution Fit & Product-Market Fit: March 4, 2025 (150+ students, Mr. Satya Mehta)\"], \"details\": \"SSIP and E-Cell maintain an active calendar of entrepreneurship events throughout the academic year. Major events include pledge ceremonies, patent workshops, design thinking sessions, industry expert talks, school outreach programs, and innovation competitions. The cell has hosted 15+ events in 2024-25 with 2000+ total student participation. Notable speakers include successful entrepreneurs, Shark Tank participants, and innovation experts. School outreach programs target grades 9-12 to foster early innovation mindset. Regular activities include i-Hub visits, innovation quizzes, and hands-on workshops on entrepreneurship fundamentals.\"}, \"event\": {\"list\": [\"World Entrepreneurs' Day Pledge Ceremony: Values of creativity, resilience, honesty, collaboration\", \"Patent Awareness Workshop: IPR fundamentals, patent filing process, inPASS platform\", \"Futurepreneurs Seminar: Startup ideation, government schemes, 'sell a pen' activity\", \"Entrepreneurship as Career: Journey from Qualcomm to Biziverse, 40,000+ customers\", \"Design Thinking Workshop: Zero to One concepts, perseverance, innovation mindset\", \"Sales & Marketing Workshop: Grant securing, B2B strategies, customer behavior, Tezi App case study\", \"School Outreach: SSIP 2.0 awareness, problem statement development, financial support\", \"i-Hub Visit: 620+ incubated startups, INR 459 crore investments, WeHear and JoySpoon demos\", \"Entrepreneurial Spark: Design thinking, real problem identification, moving beyond 'jugaad'\", \"Innovation Quiz: 237 registrations, 115 participants, 30/30 top scores\", \"Process of Innovation: Immersive technology, digital experiences, startup growth\"], \"details\": \"E-Cell events cover the complete entrepreneurship lifecycle from ideation to scaling. Pledge ceremonies instill entrepreneurial values. Patent workshops protect intellectual property. Design thinking and innovation sessions teach structured problem-solving. Industry expert sessions provide real-world insights from founders who have scaled businesses to 40,000+ customers. School outreach creates a pipeline of young innovators. i-Hub visits expose students to Gujarat's startup ecosystem (620+ startups, INR 459 crore investments). Interactive activities like 'sell a pen' and innovation quizzes engage students practically. All events are designed to move students from 'jugaad' (temporary fixes) to sustainable innovation.\"}}" |