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The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has launched the Samarth Program to support startups in telecom and ICT. Eighteen startups were chosen in the first cohort, receiving grants of up to Rs 5 lakh each. The program provides office space, lab access, and mentorship in cutting-edge technologies like 5G and AI. It aims to nurture scalable business models in India's growing tech sector.

Key Points: C-DOT Samarth Program Selects 18 Startups in First Cohort

  • 18 startups selected in first cohort
  • Rs 5 lakh grant per startup
  • Focus on 5G, AI, IoT, and cybersecurity
  • Lab access at Delhi and Bengaluru campuses
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C-DOT launches 'Samarth' program to foster startups; 18 startups selected in first cohort

C-DOT's Samarth Program offers Rs 5 lakh grants, lab access, and mentorship to 18 telecom and ICT startups in its first phase.

"To kickstart the program, C-DOT hosted a mentoring-cum-acceleration session for the first cohort of its Samarth incubation program. – Ministry of Communications"

New Delhi, June 16

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) on Monday launched the 'Samarth' Program to nurture sustainable and scalable business models. In its first phase, 18 startups were selected in cohort 1 through a competitive process.

According to a release from the Ministry of Communications, the Samarth Program is a cutting-edge incubator program for startups in the telecom and ICT sector. Each selected startup receives a grant of up to Rs 5 lakh.

Under the program, the startup are provided with financial grant, fully furnished office space and access to C-DOT's lab facilities at Delhi and Bengaluru campuses. "To kickstart the program C-DOT hosted a mentoring-cum-acceleration session for the first cohort of its "Samarth" incubation program at the C-DOT campus in New Delhi," Ministry of Communications said in a statement.

This program also offers holistic support to startups and innovators working in telecom applications, cybersecurity, 5G/6G technologies, artificial intelligence, IoT, and quantum technologies.

Additionally, 'Smarth Program' is designed in two cohorts of six months each, accommodating up to 18 startups per cohort--thus supporting a maximum of 36 startups under the initiative.

In the first phase of this program 18 startups were selected, namely: Turtleneck Systems & Solutions Private Limited, Matisoft Cyber Security Labs Pvt. Ltd., Revino Solutions Private Limited, Ajayan Consulting Pvt Ltd, Vital Carbon Pvt. Ltd., Atibha Research and Development Pvt Ltd, Alphappleton Innovations Private Limited, Agriverse Innovations Pvt. Ltd., Haranzel Technologies Pvt Ltd, Threat Expert Cyber Solutions Pvt Ltd, Brahmi Systems (OPC) Pvt Ltd, Paravani Business Solutions Private Limited, Purvanchal Engineering Systems Private Limited, Aaizel International Technologies Pvt Ltd, Brenin Technologies Private Limited, Jumps Automation LLP, Master Education Pvt. Ltd., and Farsight Innovations Private Limited.

This program was launched in the presence of Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO of C-DOT, Arvind Kumar, DG of STPI, Atul Dhawan, President of TiE (Delhi-NCR Chapter), mentors, venture capitalists, representatives from TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) Delhi-NCR, selected startups, and technical mentors from C-DOT. During the session, each selected startup was awarded the first tranche of funding amount.

- ANI

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Priya K.
This is such a fantastic initiative! India needs more programs like Samarth to boost our telecom startups. The 5L grant is substantial for early-stage companies. Hope to see some breakthrough innovations coming from these 18 startups 🇮🇳 #MakeInIndia
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Rahul S.
Good step but Rs 5 lakh seems too small for serious R&D in fields like quantum tech. Government should increase funding or focus on fewer startups with bigger grants. Still, better than nothing I suppose.
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Ananya M.
As someone working in Bengaluru's startup ecosystem, I'm thrilled to see C-DOT expanding beyond Delhi. Access to their lab facilities will be game-changing for these startups. Hope they maintain quality mentorship throughout the program 🤞
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Vikram J.
Cybersecurity and 5G focus is spot on! With increasing digital threats and our push for indigenous 5G, these startups could become national assets. Hope some of them develop solutions that can compete globally.
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Sneha P.
The selection of Agriverse Innovations shows they're thinking beyond urban tech - rural connectivity and agri-tech are crucial for Digital India. More such balanced selections please! 🌾📱
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Karan D.
While the program looks promising, I hope there's proper monitoring of funds utilization. We've seen many govt schemes where money gets wasted. Transparency in selection and progress tracking is key to success.

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