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Gujarat Government Forms Indian AI Research Organization
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Gujarat government formed the Indian AI Research Organization (IAIRO) to drive research at the AI Centre of Excellence in GIFT City, Gandhinagar, according to a DST notification dated Jan. 8, 2026. IAIRO will operate as a private company limited by shares with an 11:89 government-to-private equity split, a board of up to 15 directors, and a state commitment of 33.3% funding up to Rs100 crore over five years.
Key Points
- 1Creates IAIRO as a private non-profit research company with an 11:89 government-private equity ratio.
- 2Secures state backing: Gujarat will fund 33.3% of project costs, up to Rs100 crore over five years.
- 3Provides startups, academia, and industry access to AI CoE resources, IP commercialization, and advisory support.
Scoring Rationale
Official government launch and funding commitment raise regional AI capacity, constrained by primarily regional scope and early-stage implementation.
Sources
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