Gujarat to launch Indian AI Research Organization (IAIRO) in 2026

In 2026, Gujarat plans to take a revolutionary step in not only deepening artificial intelligence (AI) research and development but also fast AI, driven national ecosystem. The Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has given a nod to the establishment of the Indian AI Research Organization (IAIRO) through a tripartite partnership, including the State Government, the Government of India, and the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA). The state government of Gujarat says it is becoming the first state in the country to establish the IAIRO under the PPP model. This IAIRO will be launched as a Special Purpose Vehicle in GIFT City from January 1, 2026. It will be established as a non, profit institute under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. Besides, an approximate budget of Rs 300 crore has been earmarked for the initial five years of the project, wherein the State Government, the Central Government, and the private partner will share the contribution equally, i.e., 33.33 per cent each.

Gujarat government in its statement mentioned the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance also has taken a lead role as the anchor private partner for IAIRO and will contribute Rs 25 crore for the year 2025, 26. The state government also added that IPA represents the conglomerate of approximately 23 major pharmaceutical companies, which include Cipla, Torrent Pharma, and Sun Pharma. Alignment with National and State AI Missions The program of Gujarat State perfectly fit the criteria set out by the India AI Mission of the Ministry of Information Technology, Government of India as well as the AI Action Plan of the State Government's Science and Technology Department. To accelerate sustainable development by such means as the use of AI technology in health care, education, and agriculture sectors, thee State Government set up an AI Task Force under the leadership of Chief Minister Patel. The aim is to furnish the quality of life of many people for the next generations. IAIRO's Core Activities and Vision IAIRO is additionally thinking ahead and as a result is expected to become a transdisciplinary hub for AI located in the area of Gujarat. The essential elements of IAIRO will extend significantly into the future with the lab ultimately conducting cutting, edge research and development in artificial intelligence and the development of novel AI, based products and processes. Moreover, the academic institutions, industries, startups, and government entities will be IAIRO's collaboration partners. Besides, IAIRO will focus on intellectual property (IP) creation, capacity building, and policy, based

Operational Framework

IAIRO will operate using a hybrid compute model that will combine GPU infrastructure available on premise with national platforms like the IndiaAI Cloud.

Projected Impact and Goals

The project aims to train a competent AI workforce that is ready for the future. India will also be positioned as a leader who can compete globally in the AI sector. As a result, Gujarat will gain more prominence as a technology and innovation hub of the future.