C-DOT Incubation Programs (Centre of Innovation)
A programme by Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) Incubation Programs
Phased, telecom-focused incubation for DPIIT-recognised startups and innovators with projects at TRL-3 or below, at C-DOT's Delhi and Bengaluru Centres of Innovation.
At a glance
| Best for | DPIIT-recognised startups and individual innovators or teams from academic and research institutions, with a telecom-related project at TRL-3 or below |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – Early revenue |
| Format | In person |
About C-DOT Incubation Programs (Centre of Innovation)
C-DOT Incubation Programs take early-stage telecom and associated technology projects from proof of concept towards commercial launch, in three phases: Nurture, Develop and Market. The programme runs at C-DOT's Centres of Innovation in Delhi and Bengaluru.
What you get
- A corpus fund set up by C-DOT as seed investment, disbursed to eligible startups and innovators
- Fully air-conditioned incubation space with workstations and meeting rooms
- Labs with modern testing and validation facilities
- Mentoring from industry veterans, domain experts and academic experts
- Regular training, IPR and patenting support, and legal and accounting support
Who can apply
- DPIIT-recognised startups
- Individual innovators and teams of innovators from academic institutions and research organisations
- A project at TRL-3 or below, in C-DOT's focus areas, that has not received a government scheme grant for the same proposal
How selection works: proposals are evaluated across several stages before the Apex committee grants final approval.
How to apply: register online on the C-DOT Incubation Programs site with the prescribed application form and documents. Applications are continuous, and C-DOT also floats monthly problem statements.
Where to apply
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