New Delhi: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) successfully organized the Demo Day for Cohort-II of the Samarth Incubation Program on March 12, 2026, at the NBCC Convention Hall in New Delhi.
The Samarth Incubation Program, launched to nurture innovation in the telecom and ICT ecosystem, showcased technological solutions developed by 18 startups participating in the second cohort.
The Samarth Incubation Program is a flagship initiative by C-DOT, an autonomous telecom R&D institution under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), India.
The program focuses on supporting startups working across emerging technology domains such as telecom applications, cybersecurity, 5G/6G technologies, artificial intelligence, IoT, and quantum technologies.
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Launched in March 2025, the Samarth Incubation Program was designed as a structured incubation initiative comprising two cohorts of six months each.
The program accommodates up to 18 startups per cohort, supporting a total of 36 startups working on five innovative problem statements within the telecom and ICT sector.
C-DOT partnered with Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) as implementation partners to execute the Samarth Incubation Program.
Samarth Incubation Program: Startups Receive Financial Grant
Under the Samarth Incubation Program, selected startups receive a financial grant of ₹5 lakh along with fully furnished office space and access to advanced laboratory facilities at C-DOT’s campuses in New Delhi and Bengaluru.
In addition to infrastructure and funding support, startups benefit from expert mentorship provided by C-DOT scientists and industry leaders.
The Samarth Incubation Program also features acceleration sessions covering diverse areas such as product development lifecycle, building a minimum viable product, financial management, go-to-market strategies, legal and intellectual property aspects, pitching, and fundraising.
Earlier, the Samarth Incubation Program Cohort-I demonstrated strong outcomes during its Demo Day in September 2025. Based on their performance, five startups – Turtleneck Systems & Solutions, Purvanchal Engineering Systems, Vital Carbon, Agriverse Innovations, and Jumps Automation – were selected for the Stage-II grant under the program.
Building on this success, Cohort-II of the Samarth Incubation Program was launched in July 2025. The second cohort focused on specialized problem statements across AI, Li-Fi, security technologies, and drones.
Applications were received in large numbers and shortlisted startups were evaluated by a distinguished selection committee comprising members from academia, industry, C-DOT, and STPI.
The 18 startups selected under the Samarth Incubation Program Cohort-II were awarded the Stage-I grant during the kickoff event held on October 8, 2025, at the ASPIRE startup stage during the India Mobile Congress 2025.
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At the Demo Day event, all participating startups under Cohort-II of the Samarth Incubation Program presented their technological advancements and innovation outcomes. The demonstrations received appreciation from industry experts and investors present at the event.
Following evaluation based on product potential and execution capabilities, five startups were selected for the Stage-II grant under the Samarth Incubation Program Cohort-II:
- Huebits Tech Private Limited
- Khageshvara Aviation Technology Private Limited
- Xpectro Solutions (OPC) Private Limited
- Zepto Logic Technologies Private Limited
- Vocbot.Ai Technology Private Limited
During the event, the top-performing startups under the Samarth Incubation Program were formally awarded the second tranche of grants.
These progressing startups are also eligible for potential partnerships and additional financial support through the C-DOT Collaborative Research Program (CCRP).
Dr Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO of C-DOT, commended the participating innovators.
“The passion, creativity, and determination of our startups are the driving forces behind the nation’s digital transformation. As we witness the impressive solutions developed by them today, we reaffirm our commitment to nurturing the next generation of telecom leaders, aligning with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and ViksitBharat.”
The Demo Day of the Samarth Incubation Program Cohort-II was attended by several distinguished leaders and dignitaries, including Pradeep Gupta, Chairman of CyberMedia Group; Shikha Shrivastava, Executive Vice President at C-DOT; Arvind Kumar, Director General of STPI; and Geetika Dayal, Director General of TiE Delhi-NCR.
