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Gujarat Unveils STI Policy With Major Targets
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Gujarat government on March 1, 2026 unveiled the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy 2026–2031, aiming to create 100,000 research professionals, achieve 1,000 annual IP filings, and launch a ₹1,000 crore innovation fund. The policy prioritizes emerging technologies including AI, semiconductors, quantum and biotech, establishes five flagship S&T clusters, and commits 20% annual R&D lab funding increases.
Key Points
- 1Launches ₹1,000 crore innovation fund and targets 1,000 annual IP filings
- 2Focuses on AI, semiconductors, quantum and biotech to reduce import dependence
- 3Creates five regional S&T clusters and trains 100,000 research professionals by 2031
Scoring Rationale
Official state policy with clear funding and talent targets, limited by regional scope and moderate implementation detail.
Sources
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