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

The "Scheme for Assistance for Research & Development Activities" under the Gujarat Industrial Policy promotes innovation by encouraging R&D among companies and institutions, fostering technological advancements to drive "Atmanirbhar Gujarat."

Start date7 Aug 2020
Last verifiedToday

About This Scheme

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.

Benefits

₹5.0 Cr

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.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Copy of Project Sanction Letter issued by IC office.
  • Copy of Registration of the Institution/Industry/Enterprise/Academia/Professional Body issued by the competent authority along with MoM/AoA filed with the competent authority.
  • Copy of CSIR/DSIR Recognition Letter.
  • [CA Certificate](https://ic.gujarat.gov.in/documents/commondoc/2023/3.%20CA%20CERTIFICATE%20SCHEME%201.pdf). 1. [CA certified Expenditure Statement](https://ic.gujarat.gov.in/documents/commondoc/2023/5.%20CLAIM%20EXPENDITURE%20STATEMENTSCHEME%201.pdf). 1. Project Progress Report along with the details of milestones achieved, outcomes of R&D proposed, details of asset creation, benefit to the society, benefit to the industries, details of patent filed/granted, details of international/nat
  • [Employment details of technically qualified manpower](https://ic.gujarat.gov.in/documents/commondoc/2023/6.%20STATEMENT%20MANPOWERSCHEME%201.pdf). 1. [Project Completion Certificate (PCC)](https://ic.gujarat.gov.in/documents/commondoc/2023/4.%20PROJECT%20COMPLETION%20CERTIFICATESCHEME%201.pdf). 1. Copy of Electricity Bill.
  • Copy of Valid Insurance Policy.
  • Copy of GPCB Consent (if applicable).
  • Proof regarding separate books of account maintained and separately identifiable fixed capital investment made as per the provision of the scheme.
  • Bank details/cancelled cheque for assistance to be received under this scheme.
  • Details of Third Party Quality Assurance (TPQA) Agency along with appointment letter and agreement (if applicable).
  • Copy of PAN Card.
  • Notarized undertaking for fulfilment of the conditions mentioned in the sanction letter along with copy of relevant board resolution/competent authority in prescribed format.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹5.0 Cr
Launched
7 Aug 2020