samarth incubation program for 17 June 2025

Samarth Incubation Program Latest News

Recently, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), an autonomous telecom R&D institution under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, launched the ‘Samarth’ Program.

About Samarth Incubation Program

• It is a cutting edge Incubation Program for startups in Telecom & ICT Sector.
• It is an initiative of the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), an autonomous telecom R&D institution.
• 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 commercialization.
• In the first phase 18 startups have been selected in cohort 1 through a competitive process. 

Features of Samarth Incubation Program 

• Each selected startup receives a grant of up to ₹5 lakh, fully furnished office space for six months at C-DOT campuses in Delhi and Bengaluru.
• It also provides access to C-DOT’s lab facilities, and mentorship from C-DOT technologists and external experts.
• It offers holistic support to startups and innovators working in telecom applications, cybersecurity, 5G/6G technologies, artificial intelligence, 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.
• 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.
• Progressing startups will also be eligible for potential collaboration and further financial grants under the C-DOT Collaborative Research Program (CCRP).
• Implementing Partners: Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and TiE  (The Indus Entrepreneurs  have been selected as the implementation partner for the program. 

Source: PIB