Department of Telecommunications (DoT) · Part A
Digital Communication Innovation Square
DCIS
Milestone-based telecom R&D funding — up to ₹50 lakh for startups, ₹2 crore for MSMEs, ₹10 crore for bigger technology products.
Overview & Objective
Milestone-based telecom R&D funding — up to ₹50 lakh for startups, ₹2 crore for MSMEs, ₹10 crore for bigger technology products.
Key Benefits & Funding
- Milestone based support:
- Startups up to ₹50 lakh
- MSMEs up to ₹2 crore
- Technology products requiring higher funding up to ₹10 crore
Eligibility Criteria
- DPIIT recognised startups
- Any Indian company incorporated under the Companies Act 1956/2013, primarily a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) as defined in the MSME Act, 2006 having over 51% stakes by the Indian Citizen / NRI / OCI and Headquarter in India.
- Individual Innovators will also be encouraged to apply (research & academic institutions can use this category to apply). However, release of fund shall be subjected to compliance of eligibility condition for either Startup or MSME before agreement signing.
How to Apply
Apply on: https://dcis.dot.gov.in/