Samarth Incubation Program:
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) has launched the ‘Samarth’ Incubation Program to foster innovation in Telecom and IT sectors by startup collaboration and attracting investments.
- It aims to support DPIIT- recognized startups developing next-generation technologies in Telecom Software, Cyber Security, 5G/6G, AI, IoT, and Quantum Technologies.
- It will provide sustainable and scalable business models, cutting-edge resources, and facilitate startup growth from ideation to commercialization.
- Implemented in partnership with Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) under MeitY.
- Programme supports 36 startups in 2 six-month cohorts, offering hybrid learning, mentorship, infrastructure, and investor access to foster innovation in telecom and IT.
- Startups are offered Rs 5 lakh grants, 6-month C-DOT’s office space & lab facilities and mentorship.
- Successful startups may gain future collaboration opportunities under the C-DOT Collaborative Research Program.
- The C-DoT is an autonomous R&D center under DoT, established in 1984, focusing on indigenous telecom innovations like 5G, IoT, AI etc to support Atma Nirbhar Bharat.
