Department of Science and Technology (DST) has taken several new initiatives for promoting innovation, supporting cutting-edge research, attracting the youth towards science, improving the ease of doing science, and fostering international collaborations. The department has aligned its activities with the National Agenda of the Government towards Make in India, Startup India, Digital India, Swachh Bharat, Swasth Bharat, etc, and has moved ahead with several achievements.
| Title of Innovation | Innovator's Name | Research Area | Implementing Organization | Funding Organization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional variety of Tinda (Round goard) | — | Agricultural Sciences | National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), Gujarat | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Transmission of energy from shock absorber for smooth riding of bicycle on uneven road | — | Engineering Sciences | National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), Gujarat | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Variable gear system for cycle rickshaw | — | Engineering Sciences | National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), Gujarat | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Washing machine which uses recycled soap water | — | Engineering Sciences | National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), Gujarat | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Watch with button for pungent spray on bullies | — | Engineering Sciences | National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), Gujarat | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Wearable indicator to ensure body hydration | — | Engineering Sciences | National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), Gujarat | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Wilt resistant Groundnut variety -'Dhiraj 101 or DVT 1' | — | Agricultural Sciences | National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), Gujarat | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Bicycle Sprayer | Mr. Lakshay Dang | Engineering Sciences | Gujarat Grassroots Innovation Augmentation Network (GIAN), Gujarat | Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India |
| Bicycle weeder | Dr. Prasun Chongder | Engineering Sciences | Gujarat Grassroots Innovation Augmentation Network (GIAN), Gujarat | Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India |
| Check Dam | — | Engineering Sciences | Gujarat Grassroots Innovation Augmentation Network (GIAN), Gujarat | Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India |