Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met with major US technology firms in Silicon Valley to explore partnerships in artificial intelligence, data centres, and semiconductor manufacturing as part of preparations for the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2027.

Industry feedback highlighted Gujarat’s strong infrastructure, policy stability, streamlined approvals, and a business-friendly environment as key strengths for immediate investments and long-term expansion.

TiE discussions explored cooperation in healthcare, healthcare-worker training, and youth skilling through AI tools to support the ecosystem.

A cluster-based development model and large-scale investments have driven growth, fostering specialized ecosystems and strengthening MSMEs’ integration into domestic and global value chains.

Gujarat linked higher education to industry needs through a dedicated Department of Science and Technology since 2003 and programs like GRRIC to co-locate labs with industry, accelerating commercialization of university research.

Support structures for deep-tech startups include SSIP 2.0 for seed funding and IP support, access to state research infrastructure, and a fund-of-funds to sustain long-term R&D and commercialization.

Efficient governance and ease of doing business, including single-window clearances and early PPP adoption for ports and infrastructure, have underpinned competitiveness and investment flow.

Gujarat’s growth is anchored in a long-term, policy-driven approach starting from the Gujarat Industrial Policy 2020, complemented by sector-specific policies for semiconductors, electronics, biotechnology, space, renewable energy, IT/ITeS, textiles, shipbuilding, and tourism.

Officials outlined six economic master plans across six zones to develop cloud computing, cybersecurity, and global capability centers, while creating a policy framework for emerging sectors.

The Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026 introduces a flexible incentive framework and targets for 21 thrust sectors, with a data centre policy aiming to attract substantial investments and 7.5 GW of data centre capacity.

Gujarat launched the Viksit Gujarat Data Centre Policy 2026-29 to build up to 7.5 GW of hyperscale Green AI data center capacity and streamline permitting.

Holtec International discussed establishing a manufacturing facility for Small Modular Reactors and an R&D center in Gujarat, leveraging the state’s focus on nuclear power equipment in its policy.