Samarth Incubation Program | 26 Mar 2025

Source: PIB 

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. 

• Samarth Program: 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. 
• Implementation: Implemented in partnership with Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) under MeitY. 
• Support Offered: 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. 
• C-DoT: 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.