Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held high-level discussions with Google, Micron, Perplexity AI, and The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) during the third day of his US visit on 19 August, as the state actively scouts technology partnerships in artificial intelligence, data centres, and semiconductor manufacturing ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2027.

Micron Reaffirms Sanand Commitment

At Micron's facility, Chairman and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra thanked Chief Minister Patel for approving 20 acres of land for the company's Sanand facility within a single day, calling the state government's approach exceptionally proactive. Patel recalled the inauguration of Micron's semiconductor facility at Sanand by Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this year and noted that Sanand and Dholera were emerging as critical semiconductor hubs in Gujarat. Mehrotra also appreciated the state's push to enable commercial production at the unit at the earliest opportunity.

Google Eyes AI for Agriculture and Youth Skilling

At Google, Vice-President Chandu Thota expressed interest in collaborating with Gujarat on youth skilling and AI training for teachers and students. Discussions also explored the application of artificial intelligence in agriculture — specifically analysing crop patterns, soil conditions, and climate data to support farmers. The delegation additionally examined the deployment of Google Workspace Sovereign AI for data security within the state's digital infrastructure.

Perplexity AI Eyes Gujarat Engineering Hub and Data Centre

Chief Minister Patel held a one-to-one meeting with Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas, during which both sides discussed the possibility of establishing a Perplexity engineering and research and development presence in Gujarat. Srinivas also indicated interest in exploring a data centre in Gujarat or a hybrid arrangement between a developer and Perplexity — a signal of the company's appetite for expanding its India infrastructure footprint.

TiE Silicon Valley Flags Healthcare and Skilling Opportunities

The delegation met members of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) in Silicon Valley. Established in 1992 by entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and senior professionals with roots in the Sindh region, TiE members expressed interest in partnering with Gujarat on healthcare, training healthcare workers, and youth skilling through AI-powered tools.

What This Means for Gujarat's Tech Ambitions

This comes amid a broader national push to position India as a semiconductor and AI destination, with Gujarat already hosting Micron's assembly and test facility — one of the first major chip investments under the India Semiconductor Mission. The Vibrant Gujarat Summit has historically served as a platform to convert such roadshow discussions into formal investment commitments. Chief Secretary M.K. Das and senior state government secretaries accompanied Patel throughout the meetings. With partnerships potentially spanning semiconductors, AI, digital infrastructure, agriculture, education, and healthcare, the outcomes of this US leg will be closely watched as the 2027 Summit approaches.