SARDACSR
What this is
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."
In detail
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 for Contract/Sponsored Research Work" 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.
Who qualifies
> Eligible institution:
- All Research and Development Institutions recognized by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) / Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR).
- Institutions set up by the Government of Gujarat (GoG) / Government of India (Gol).
- All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) approved institutions/professional colleges, (including autonomous as well as those colleges affiliated with Universities).
- Any other institution as approved by SLEC.
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> Eligible Activities:
- Proposals for contract/sponsored research by eligible institutions from Industrial Associations or individual industrial undertaking or government or any other agency as approved by SLEC.
What you get
- Financial Assistance: Up to 50% of the project cost (excluding land and building costs). - Maximum Funding: A maximum of ₹50,00,000/- per project. - Support for Research Development: Facilitates technological advancements through sponsored research.
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Provenance
| schemeName | Scheme for Assistance for Research & Development Activities: Assistance for Contract/Sponsored Research Work | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| schemeOpenDate | 2020-08-07 | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| schemeCloseDate | ... | not published at source |
| nodalMinistryName | ... | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| dbtScheme | False | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| achievement data | ... | no source publishes this for any central scheme |