C-DOT Showcases Telecom Innovations at Samarth Incubation Demo Day

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) organised a Demo Day in New Delhi for 18 startups participating in the second cohort of the Samarth incubation programme. Held at the NBCC Convention Hall, the event showcased innovative technological solutions developed by startups working in fields such as telecommunications, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), 5G and 6G technologies, and quantum technologies. The initiative reflects India’s efforts to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship in the telecom and information and communication technology (ICT) sectors.

Samarth Incubation Programme for Telecom Startups

Launched in March 2025, the Samarth incubation programme aims to nurture emerging startups in telecom and ICT by providing financial support, infrastructure and mentorship. The programme is organised into two cohorts of six months each, supporting up to 18 startups per cohort and a total of 36 startups overall. The initiative is implemented with the support of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs), which collaborate with C-DOT to guide participating startups.

Support and Mentorship for Innovation

Selected startups receive financial assistance of ₹5 lakh each under the programme, along with access to fully equipped office spaces and advanced laboratory facilities at C-DOT campuses in Delhi and Bengaluru. In addition to funding, the incubation programme offers mentorship from C-DOT scientists and industry experts. Participants also receive training in areas such as product development, financial planning, intellectual property management, minimum viable product design, go-to-market strategies and fundraising.

Selection of Startups for Stage-II Grant

During the Demo Day, startups presented their technological solutions before industry experts and potential investors. Based on product innovation and execution capability, five startups were selected to receive the Stage-II grant under the programme. These include Huebits Tech Private Limited, Khageshvara Aviation Technology Private Limited, Xpectro Solutions Private Limited, Zepto Logic Technologies Private Limited and Vocbot.Ai Technology Private Limited. The selected companies received the second tranche of financial support and may also benefit from partnerships and further funding through the C-DOT Collaborative Research Programme.

Important Facts for Exams

• C-DOT is an autonomous telecom research and development centre under the Department of Telecommunications.
• The Samarth incubation programme supports startups in telecom and ICT sectors.
• Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) promotes IT and IT-enabled services in India.
• The programme aligns with the goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat.

Strengthening India’s Digital Innovation Ecosystem

C-DOT CEO Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay highlighted that the innovations presented by the startups demonstrate the growing strength of India’s digital ecosystem. He noted that the creativity and technological capabilities of emerging startups are crucial for driving the country’s digital transformation. Through initiatives like the Samarth incubation programme, India aims to build a robust telecom innovation ecosystem and support the development of advanced communication technologies.