🔬 Gujarat Science, Technology & Innovation (STI) Policy – 2024–29 Overview
Gujarat is finalizing its new Science, Technology & Innovation (STI) Policy for 2024–2029, with a clear mission: position the state as a leading hub for R&D, product innovation, and global tech excellence, especially around the Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar region. dst.gujarat.gov.in+9thesecretariat.in+9dst.gujarat.gov.in+9
🎯 Vision & Objectives
- Develop world-class R&D infrastructure in partnership with industry, academia, and global firms
- Promote high-end product innovation with commercial viability
- Drive socio-economic development through strategic STI-led growth
- Establish Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar as a premier innovation cluster dst.gujarat.gov.inthesecretariat.in
🛠️ Key Focus Areas
- Next-gen R&D: AI, quantum, biotech, space-tech, and deep-tech
- Global Capability: Attract multinational R&D centers and startups
- Start-up Ecosystem: Scale SSIP 2.0 / i‑Hub incubators & accelerator networks
- Infrastructure: Co-working spaces, shared labs, global labs, testing facilities
- Collaborative Governance: Stakeholder engagement via GUJCOST consultative committees timesofindia.indiatimes.com+2financialexpress.com+2timesofindia.indiatimes.com+2gpahmedabad.ac.in+2en.wikipedia.org+2financialexpress.com+2thesecretariat.in+1dst.gujarat.gov.in+1
🛡 Policy Highlights
| Initiative | Description |
|---|---|
| Innovation Clusters | Set up R&D / innovation clusters near Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar |
| R&D Funding Support | Grants for proof-of-concept, prototyping, patent filing |
| Deep-Tech Expansion | Focus on AI, quantum computing, biotech, space-tech |
| SSIP 2.0 & i‑Hub | Enhance SSIP grants; i-Hub to incubate 500+ startups dst.gujarat.gov.in+15thesecretariat.in+15timesofindia.indiatimes.com+15timesofindia.indiatimes.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2timesofindia.indiatimes.com+2dst.gujarat.gov.in+5dst.gujarat.gov.in+5timesofindia.indiatimes.com+5thesecretariat.in+7financialexpress.com+7en.wikipedia.org+7 |
| Stakeholder Governance | Periodic policy reviews via GUJCOST executive committees |
| Global Hub Strategy | Incentivize international R&D centers via GCC policy framework |
🚀 Why It Matters
- Boosts Gujarat’s innovation quotient and economic diversity
- Helps retain tech talent and attract global research investment
- Complements existing industrial and semiconductor policies
- Supports India’s push toward a $1 trillion digital economy
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