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, foste...
**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 (who can apply)
> **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.
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> **Eligible Activities:**
Setting up / establishing an R&amp;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.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step-1:** The R&amp;D institution must apply to the Industries Commissionerate in the [prescribed format](https://ic.gujarat.gov.in/documents/commondoc/2023/2.%20CLAIM%20APPLICATION%20FORM%20SCHEME%201.pdf), along with all necessary [documents](https://ic.gujarat.gov.in/documents/commondoc/2023/1.%20CLAIM%20CHECKLIST%20SCHEME%201.pdf).
**Step-2:** The office of the Industries Commissioner will scrutinize the proposals to ensure compliance with the scheme&#39;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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Scheme for assistance for Research & Development Activities: Assistance to Establish Research & Development/Product Development Centre / what is the eligibility?
> **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 b...
What are the benefits of Scheme for assistance for Research & Development Activities: Assistance to Establish Research & Development/Product Development Centre?
- **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.
How to apply online for Scheme for assistance for Research & Development Activities: Assistance to Establish Research & Development/Product Development Centre?
**Offline**
**Step-1:** The R&amp;D institution must apply to the Industries Commissionerate in the [prescribed format](https://ic.gujarat.gov.in/documents/commondoc/2023/2.%20CLAIM%20APPLICATION%20FORM%20SCHEME%201.pdf), along with all necessary [documents](https://ic.gujarat.gov.in/d...