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INNOVATION & R&D LEADERSHIP

TAMIL NADU - INDIA'S INNOVATION POWERHOUSE
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Tamil Nadu is emerging as India's innovation powerhouse, with a thriving R&D ecosystem bridging world-class academia and industry. The State is ranked among the top three in India for research and development output. Tamil Nadu hosts 9.5% of all R&D institutions in India, including premier Centre like IIT Madras, Anna University, and national labs, and over 350 Global Capability Centres (GCCs) of multinational companies driving product R&D. This concentration of innovation assets has created a rich environment for cutting-edge research – from automotive design to biotech – making Tamil Nadu a magnet for R&D investments.

Key R&D Assets and Initiatives

Tamil Nadu Is Emerging As India's Innovation Powerhouse, With A Thriving R&D Ecosystem Bridging World-Class Academia And Industry. The State Is Ranked Among The Top Three In India For Research And Development Output. Tamil Nadu Hosts 9.5% Of All R&D Institutions In India, Including Premier Centres Like IIT Madras, Anna University, And National Labs, And Over 350 Global Capability Centres (GCCs) Of Multinational Companies Driving Product R&D. This Concentration Of Innovation Assets Has Created A Rich Environment For Cutting-Edge Research – From Automotive Design To Biotech – Making Tamil Nadu A Magnet For R&D Investments.

R&D Infrastructure
Why Tamil Nadu For Innovation

Why Tamil Nadu For Innovation

A Combination Of Top Talent, Premier Institutes, And Pro-Innovation Policies (Like Startup & R&D Incentives) Underpin The State's Leadership. Tamil Nadu Also Leads In Patent Filings Among States, Reflecting A Strong Culture Of Intellectual Property Creation.

Global Linkages

Global Linkages

The State's Innovators Are Globally Connected - Chennai And Coimbatore Rank Among The Top 400 Global Startup Ecosystems, And Chennai Has Been Noted As The Most Cost-Effective Global Location For Electronics R&D By EY Intelligence. Tamil Nadu's R&D Hubs Are Plugged Into International Value Chains, From Aerospace Components To Software Development.

TAMIL NADU INNOVATION HIGHLIGHTS

R&D INSTITUTIONS (% OF INDIA)

9.5% OF INDIA'S R&D INSTITUTES ARE IN TAMIL NADU

R&D Institutions (% of India)

GLOBAL CAPABILITY CENTRE

OVER 350 CENTRE (R&D/GCC OFFICES)

Global Capability Centre

TOP RANKED INSTITUTIONS

HIGHEST NUMBER OF TOP-100 RANKED INSTITUTIONS IN INDIA (NIRF REPORT)

Top Ranked Institutions

PATENT FILINGS

LEADS IN PATENT REGISTRATIONS AMONG INDIAN STATES

Patent Filings

INNOVATION INDEX RANK

TOP 3 STATES IN R&D OUTPUT NATIONWIDE

Innovation Index Rank

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Skilled Workforce & Talent Pipeline

Skilled Workforce & Talent Pipeline

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Policy Support & Ease of Business

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