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C-DOT Launches 'Samarth' Program to Support Startups in Telecom and ICT

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16 Jun 2025

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has launched the 'Samarth' program, providing grants and resources to 18 selected startups in the telecom and ICT sector. The initiative includes financial support, office space, lab access, and mentorship to help startups transition from ideation to commercialization. The program aims to foster innovation in areas such as cybersecurity, 5G/6G technologies, and artificial intelligence, with a maximum of 36 startups supported across two cohorts.

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Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission Signs MoUs to Strengthen Drug Safety and Quality

Ministry of Corporate Affairs Advances Competition Law Reforms

India to Increase Thermal Power Capacity to Meet Future Demand

New Draft Electricity Amendment Bill Aims to Optimize Power Distribution