The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has launched Samarth incubation program, a cutting-edge incubation program for startups in telecom and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. This initiative is aimed at nurturing sustainable and scalable business models by providing startups with financial grant, advanced resources and guidance for transition from ideation to commercialisation. In the first phase, 18 startups have been selected in cohort 1 through a competitive process.
The incubation program offers holistic support to startups and innovators working in telecom applications, cybersecurity, 5G/6G technologies, artificial intelligence, internet of things (IoT), and quantum technologies. The program is structured in two cohorts of six months each, accommodating up to 18 startups per cohort, thus supporting a maximum of 36 startups under the initiative. Software technology parks of India (STPI) and The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) have been selected as the implementation partner for the program.
Delivered in a hybrid format, Samarth leverages state-of-the-art infrastructure, expert mentorship, and access to a strong network of investors and industry leaders to empower emerging entrepreneurs. Each selected startup under the program receives a grant of up to Rs 0.5 million, fully furnished office space for six months at C-DOT campuses in Delhi and Bengaluru, access to C-DOT’s lab facilities, and mentorship from C-DOT technologists and external experts. Progressing startups will also be eligible for potential collaboration and further financial grants under the C-DOT Collaborative Research Program (CCRP).
The selected startups include : Turtleneck Systems & Solutions Private Limited, Matisoft Cyber Security Labs Private Limited, Revino Solutions Private Limited, Ajayan Consulting Private Limited, Vital Carbon Private Limited, Atibha Research and Development Private Limited, Alphappleton Innovations Private Limited, Agriverse Innovations Private Limited, Haranzel Technologies Private Limited, Threat Expert Cyber Solutions Private Limited, Brahmi Systems (OPC) Private Limited, Paravani Business Solutions Private Limited, Purvanchal Engineering Systems Private Limited, Aaizel International Technologies Private Limited, Brenin Technologies Private Limited, Jumps Automation LLP, Master Education Private Limited, and Farsight Innovations Private Limited.
