The Electronics and Communication Engineering Department organized an SSIP Awareness Session on 11 August 2026 for newly admitted first-year and 3rd-semester D2D students. The session was conducted by Dr. Nirav D. Patel to introduce students to SSIP 2.0, innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup opportunities. Students were informed about various support mechanisms available under SSIP for developing innovative ideas and prototypes. The session also explained the connection between the Design Thinking course and SSIP-related activities. The programme encouraged students to develop problem-solving, creative thinking, and entrepreneurial skills.