To commemorate the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, C-DOT, the premier Telecom R&D Centre of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India celebrates and announces special Initiatives “NIDHI” & “STAR Program” for the development of indigenous telecom solutions & technologies.
These initiatives aim to promote a culture of synergetic innovation for indigenous development by collaboration with academia, startup and industries to co-create indigenous telecom products/solutions to meet telecom needs of India in strategic, rural and sectors of national importance.
Women in India are making advances in multiple areas across ICT and STEM (Science, technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and contributing to software development, engineering and technology. To further encourage the entrepreneurship and innovation C-DOT launches “NIDHI”.
The applications, under “NIDHI” are open to DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) recognized startups led by women The top 10 selected startups will be provided necessary support including funding and assistance. This will include an initial grant of 10 lakh INR each, access to well-furnished office space for a period of 6 months, access to tools & Lab facilities, mentorship from C-DOT technical leaders and an opportunity for future collaboration under C-DOT Collaborative Research Program. For more information visit
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Through STAR” Program C-DOT offers scholarship to PhD student one each from the top 20 NIRF
Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO C-DOT, during the launch of two new initiatives on “World Telecom Day”, 17th May, 2024