Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to MSMEs: Assistance for Technology Acquisition

> Financial Assistance:

• Covers 65% of the technology acquisition cost.
• Maximum assistance of ₹50,00,000/-, including royalty payments for two years.

> Eligibility for Prior Costs:

• Enterprises opting for this scheme are eligible for assistance on expenses incurred under the previous scheme during the operative period.

1. The firm must be a Micro/Small/Medium enterprise.
   1. The enterprise must have obtained acknowledgment or registration from the Ministry of MSME or the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), as applicable.
   2. New manufacturing enterprises or existing ones undertaking expansion or diversification are eligible.
   3. The enterprise must commence commercial production during the scheme's operative period.

Online

Registration Process:

Step-1: Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) portal. Click on "New Investor Registration" to access the registration form. Step-2: Fill in the Registration Form. Click on "Submit". Step-3: Verify the E-mail ID using the link sent on your registered E-mail ID. Step-4: After verification, you will be registered successfully.

Post-Registration Process:

Step-1: Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) portal. Click on "Login". Step-2: Enter the email address and password you used during registration. Step-3: Click the "Login" button to access your account. Step-4: Now fill in the required details and mandatory documents about your business to complete the application process.

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1. Copy of Udyam/IEM/LOI Registration certificate.
2. Constitution of Enterprise (Memorandum of association, partnership deed, etc).
3. Power of attorney / Board Resolution of Authorized Signatory/consent letter.
4. Copy of signed & stamped MOU/Agreement/Contract regarding technology acquisition.
5. Patent certificate of technology (if applicable).
6. CA certificate regarding fixed capital investment.
7. Copy of bills of expenditure incurred.
8. Copy of the highlighted bank statement.
9. Copy of self-certified shareholding pattern (if applicable).
10. Brief description of technology with notes on benefits, outcome/result after adoption of technology on letterhead.
11. Audited report with balance sheet/Annual Audit Report (latest, if applicable).
12. Project report/Technical Presentation regarding technology.
13. Term loan detail as per bank sanction letter (if applicable).
14. PAN card of enterprise, promoters/directors/partners, and authorized signatory.
15. GST registration certificate (if applicable).
16. Technology provider report.
17. GPCB consent (if applicable).
18. Proposed cost of project and means of finance for technology to be acquired.
19. Supporting documents for SC/ST enterprise.

The "Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for MSMEs" is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims to empower the state's dynamic MSME sector, which significantly contributes to employment, GDP, and exports. Effective from October 5, 2022, to October 4, 2027, this initiative supports growth, investments, and the vision of "Aatmanirbhar Gujarat" and "Aatmanirbhar Bharat." The component "Assistance for Technology Acquisition" supports enterprises in acquiring appropriate technology for their product or process, covering up to 85% of the cost including royalty payments for the first 2 years.