Scheme for assistance for Research & Development Activities: Assistance to Establish Research & Development/Product Development Centre

The "Scheme for Assistance for Research & Development Activities" is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat under the Gujarat Industrial Policy. Effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, this initiative promotes sustainable industrial growth by supporting industries in adopting eco-friendly practices and ensuring compliance with environmental norms.
The component "Assistance to Establish Research & Development/Product Development Centre" provides financial support to eligible institutions for establishing R&D or product development centers. It aims to promote innovation, technological advancements, and product design improvements.

• Financial Assistance: Up to 30% of the investment in machinery, equipment, hardware, software, and related assets (excluding land and building costs) subject to a maximum up to ₹5,00,00,000/- for one or more activities.

Eligible institution:

• Institution/ Industrial Association / Professional Bodies which are recognized by CSIR / DSIR and legal entity such as company, partnership firm including LLP, society, trust, industrial co-operative society, or proprietary concern engaged or about to be engaged in the manufacture, production, processing or job work of articles.

Eligible Activities:

• Setting up / establishing an R&D Centre with the sole objective of undertaking scientific, industrial, and/or technological research and development.
• Setting up / establishing a Product Development Centre with the objective to improve the designs, process, working operations, etc.

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Step-1: The R&D institution must apply to the Industries Commissionerate in the prescribed format, along with all necessary documents.
Step-2: The office of the Industries Commissioner will scrutinize the proposals to ensure compliance with the scheme's eligibility and guidelines.
Step-3: The proposals will be presented to the State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC) for review and approval.
Step-4: Upon approval by SLEC, the reimbursement of the sanctioned assistance will be processed, and the claim will be disbursed by the office of the Industries Commissioner.