(THE GIST OF PIB) Samarth Incubation Programme

(MARCH-2025)

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) recently launched the ‘Samarth’ incubation programme .

It was launched by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT), an autonomous Telecom R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunication (DoT), Government of India.
Objective: To support startups in the areas of telecom software, cybersecurity, 5G and 6G technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and quantum technologies
The program aims to encourage the development of sustainable and scalable business models, offer access to cutting-edge resources, and help startups bridge the gap from ideation to commercialisation.
C-DoT has selected Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) as the implementation partner.
The program, which will be delivered in a hybrid mode, has a maximum cohort size of 18 startups per program, with a total of 36 startups across two cohorts of six months each.
The applications, under ‘Samarth’ are open to Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recognised startups.
Selected startups will get a grant of up to Rs 5 lakh each, access to office space for six months at the C-DoT campus, access to C-DoT lab facilities, and mentorship from C-DoT technical leaders and industry experts.
Based on progress the startup will get an opportunity for future collaboration under the C-DoT Collaborative Research Program,”.