Scheme for Assistance for Research & Development Activities: Assistance to Industrial Association for Establishment of R&D Laboratories
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Mines Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Science, IT & Communications
Beneficiary Type: University / Institution

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."

Benefits:
- **Financial Assistance:** 60% of the project cost for Machinery and Equipment, Hardware &amp;amp; Software required for research and related assets required for the R&amp;amp;D activities subject to a maximum of  ₹5,00,00,000/-.

Eligibility:
&amp;gt; **Eligible institution:**

  - Research and Development laboratories recognized by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) / Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) 
  - The laboratories should be set up by an Industrial Association.
  - The Industrial association should be registered under applicable act. 

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&amp;gt; **Eligible Activities:**

  - Setting up of new R&amp;amp;amp;D laboratory with all necessary infrastructures and facilities.

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&amp;gt; **Note****:** Provisional approval of CSIR/DSIR shall have to be obtained.

Application Process:
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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.

Documents Required:
Copy of Project Sanction Letter issued by IC office.
Copy of Registration of the Industrial Association with competent authority along with MoM / AoA filed with the competent authority.
Copy of CSIR/DSIR Recognition Letter.
CA Certificate in prescribed format.
CA-certified Expenditure Statement in prescribed format.
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/national publications, impact analysis of the R&D, and other relevant details related to the project.
Employment details of technical qualified manpower in prescribed format.
Project Completion Certificate (PCC) in prescribed format.
List of beneficiary member industries of applicant industries association.
Copy of Electricity Bill.
Copy of Valid Insurance Policy.
Copy of GPCB Consent (if applicable).
Proof regarding separate books of account is maintained and separately identifiable fixed capital investment is 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 a copy of relevant board resolution/competent authority in prescribed format.