C-DOT launches Samarth Incubation programme

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) has launched an incubation programme for the Startups “Samarth” to boost innovation and indigenous research in the field of telecommunications and Information Technology (IT) sectors.

Who is eligible for the Samarth Incubation Programme?

Startups registered with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry are eligible for the Samarth Incubation Programme.

• The chosen startups will get a grant of up to Rs 5 lakh, and gain access to well-furnished office space for a period of 6 months at the C-DOT Campus in the country.
• They will also have access to C-DOT Lab facilities and will be mentored by C-DOT technical leaders & industry experts. 
• The startup will also get an opportunity for future collaboration under the C-DOT Collaborative Research Program if they are selected.

Focus of the Samarth Incubation Programme?

The Samarth Incubation Programme focuses on:

• Providing comprehensive support for startups engaged in creating next-generation technologies in the fields of cybersecurity, Telecom Software Applications, 5G/6G Technologies, artificial intelligence (AI),  Internet of Things (IoT) Applications & Quantum Technologies. 
• Development of sustainable and scalable business models for the startups.
• Access to world-class resources, and help startups bridge the gap from ideation to commercialization.

Partner in the Samarth Incubation Programme?

The C-DOT will implement the Samarth Incubation Programme through the selected Software Technology Parks of India (STPI).

The STPI was set up in 1991 by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

It was set up to promote Software  development and export of software and software services including Information Technology (I.T.) Enabled Services / Bio-IT from the country.

C-DOT 

It was established by the government of India on 25th August 1984 as a scientific society to develop telecom hardware for the country.

It later expanded into a full-fledged research and development center in telecom technology.

C-DOT is registered as a publicly funded research institution with the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research under the Union Ministry of Science and Technology.

It comes under the Union Ministry of Communication.

Chairman: Union Minister for Communication and Information Technology Jyotiraditya Scindia.