Centre for Development of Telematics launches ‘Samarth’

20 Mar 2025 CW Team

“Samarth” Incubation Program is designed to provide comprehensive support for startups and innovators engaged in creating next-generation technologies in the fields of Telecom Software Applications, Cyber Security, 5G/6G Technologies, AI, IoT Applications & Quantum Technologies. The program aims to encourage the development of sustainable and scalable business models, offer access to cutting-edge resources, and help startups bridge the gap from ideation to commercialisation.

C-DOT has selected Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) as the Implementation Partner to drive the vision of nurturing high-impact, innovative solutions and start-ups in the tech ecosystem. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is a premier S&T organisation under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) engaged in promoting IT/ITES Industry, innovation, R&D, start-ups, product/IP creation in the field of emerging technologies like IoT, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Computer Vision, Robotics etc.

‘Samarth’ represents a dynamic and supportive environment for startups looking to make their mark in the fast-evolving telecom and IT landscape. The program has a maximum cohort size of 18 startups per program, with a total of 36 startups across two cohorts of six months each. The programme will be delivered in a hybrid mode. Through world-class infrastructure, expert mentorship, and access to a network of investors and industry leaders, the program is set to empower the next generation of innovators.

“Samarth” will connect people, support collaboration, attract investors and ultimately strengthen the startups community for creating a pipeline of future job-creating businesses.

Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT), an autonomous Telecom R&D centre of Department of Telecommunication (DoT), Government of India launches first cohort of Incubation Program named as “Samarth” with a focus on fostering innovation and promoting technological advancements in India’s telecommunications and IT sectors. “Samarth” Incubation Program is designed to provide comprehensive support for startups and innovators engaged in creating next-generation technologies in the fields of Telecom Software Applications, Cyber Security, 5G/6G Technologies, AI, IoT Applications & Quantum Technologies. The program aims to encourage the development of sustainable and scalable business models, offer access to cutting-edge resources, and help startups bridge the gap from ideation to commercialisation. C-DOT has selected Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) as the Implementation Partner to drive the vision of nurturing high-impact, innovative solutions and start-ups in the tech ecosystem. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is a premier S&T organisation under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) engaged in promoting IT/ITES Industry, innovation, R&D, start-ups, product/IP creation in the field of emerging technologies like IoT, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Computer Vision, Robotics etc. ‘Samarth’ represents a dynamic and supportive environment for startups looking to make their mark in the fast-evolving telecom and IT landscape. The program has a maximum cohort size of 18 startups per program, with a total of 36 startups across two cohorts of six months each. The programme will be delivered in a hybrid mode. Through world-class infrastructure, expert mentorship, and access to a network of investors and industry leaders, the program is set to empower the next generation of innovators. “Samarth” will connect people, support collaboration, attract investors and ultimately strengthen the startups community for creating a pipeline of future job-creating businesses.

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