Assistance for Technology Acquisition and Upgradation

Key Features

• Support for technology acquisition / upgradation – The scheme covers costs associated with acquiring specialised technology  rather than simply buying machinery.
• Assistance rate and maximum limit vary depending on size of investment – For example under the 2017 revision: if investment in plant & machinery is up to ₹50 lakh, assistance @ 65% of cost (max ₹50 lakh); from ₹50 lakh–₹2 crore investment, assistance @ 60% (max ₹50 lakh); from ₹2 crore–₹10 crore investment, assistance @ 50% (max ₹50 lakh).
• Eligible for both new enterprises  and existing enterprises for product/process upgradation – The scheme allows new enterprises performing tech acquisition for first‐time and existing enterprises aiming at new product or improved process.
• Exclusion of mere machinery purchase – The cost of plant/machinery or equipment purchase is not eligible under the scheme; the focus is on technology transfer/licensing/design etc.
• Application & claim process via prior approval – Applicants must obtain prior approval  and then apply for disbursement based on actual expenditure. 

Financial Assistance

Eligibility Criteria

Who can apply:

• New enterprises or existing MSME manufacturing units in Gujarat aiming for acquisition of technology for a specific product/process.
• Existing manufacturing unit diversifying or improving processes  may be eligible under some versions. 
• The technology must be acquired from a recognised institution, including design/drawing, technical consultancy etc. Machinery purchase alone is not eligible under older versions.

Who cannot apply:

• Units that only purchase plant & machinery without the technology component  were not eligible.
• Enterprises already availing a similar subsidy for the same technology under another state scheme  were ineligible.
• Projects that started technology acquisition or expenditure before scheme approval or outside the operative period.

Documents Required

• MSME / Udyam registration certificate and enterprise details.
• MoU/technology transfer agreement with technology provider/institute.
• Justification note explaining specialized application of technology.
• Detailed cost estimate, royalty payment details , CA certificate of expenditure.
• Application form as per Annexure  and checklist annexure. 
• Proof of eligibility  and environmental clearance/NOC if required. 
• Bank account details, invoice/payment proof for technology acquisition etc.

Application Process for the Scheme

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Option 2: Government Online/Offline Application

1. Visit the official portal of the Industries & Mines Department, Government of Gujarat.
2. Obtain prior approval: For technology acquisition applications, you must sign an MoU with technology provider and then apply within stipulated time (old version: within one year of MoU).
3. Fill in the scheme application  and submit with required supporting documents .
4. After scrutiny by DIC/Industries Commissionerate and approval by State Level Implementation Committee , you will receive sanction letter.
5. After technology has been implemented and expenditure incurred, claim reimbursement or grant as per approved quantum.
6. Ensure you follow scheme timeline and conditions.

Option 3: Through District Industries Centre 

1. Visit your local DIC in Gujarat.
2. Get guidance on whether your project qualifies under current scheme version, help in document preparation.
3. Submit application via DIC or Industries Commissionerate as per guidelines.
4. Keep track of approval, implementation and claim disbursement.