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Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) organizes Demo Day event for 18 start-ups selected earlier under ‘Samarth’ program - a cutting-edge Incubation Program for startups in Telecom & ICT Sector
All 18 startups showed remarkable outcomes and top five startups are selected for further grant C-DOT also announced call for proposal for cohort – II under ‘Samarth’ program C-DOT also provides access to fully furnished office space and access to the lab facilities to the start-ups at C-DOT Delhi & Bengaluru campus C-DOT provides mentorship cum acceleration session for these Start-ups
30-09-2025
Centre for Development of Telematics celebrates its 42nd Foundation Day
Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, says “Telecom is key for national security; C-DOT engineers, you are not only technologists but also guardians of India’s digital border” Experts highlight advancements in the areas of 6G, AI, Cybersecurity & Quantum Communication and C-DOT’s vital role for strengthening these areas On the occasion, under NIDHI program, 10 entrepreneurs led by women were recognised and awarded grant for research and development of their projects
25-08-2025
C-DOT Partners with IIT Delhi for developing “AI-powered chatbot for critical disaster warning & emergency applications”
In a significant move to enhance disaster resilience and emergency communication, Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the Telecom R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has signed an agreement with Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) for the development of a “Generative AI-Enhanced Chatbot for Customer Support in Disaster Early Warning and Emergency Communication”. This initiative aligns with the broader vision of enabling automated and reliable communication services and strengthening India's disaster preparedness infrastructure. The AI-powered chatbot will provide real-time multilingual assistance to disaster managers, first responders, and affected communities by leveraging advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP), Text-to-Speech (TTS), Speech-to-Text (STT), and Image Processing techniques. It will integrate with 3GPP-compliant emergency communication protocols to ensure seamless coordination during crises. Additionally, the solution will be fully on-premise, ensuring cybersecurity compliance, data privacy, and high availability for mission-critical applications. The solution will be integrated with the existing Disaster Management System of NDMA developed by C-DOT to enhance the capability of the platform. The agreement was signed under the C-DOT Collaborative Research Program (CCRP) during a ceremony attended by Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO, C-DOT, Ms. Shikha Srivastava, EVP-II, C-DOT, Prof. Brejesh Lall, Principal Investigator from IIT Delhi, and Col. (Dr.) Amit Oberoi from Carnot Research Pvt. Ltd., the implementation partner of IIT Delhi. Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO, C-DOT, emphasized the importance of indigenous innovation in disaster communication technologies, highlighting how AI-powered solutions can address India's diverse and complex emergency response needs. He reiterated C-DOT’s commitment to developing secure, scalable, and India-specific telecom solutions, reinforcing the vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' in critical communication infrastructure. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Lall highlighted the transformative potential of AI-driven disaster communication, emphasizing the importance of real-time, secure, and multilingual support in crisis situations. Representatives from C-DOT reaffirmed their commitment to this collaboration. By integrating AI-driven decision support systems, emergency call routing, and multilingual voice recognition, this initiative is set to revolutionize disaster response in India, ensuring faster, smarter, and more efficient communication during emergencies.
21-03-2025
Centre for Development of Telematics launches ‘Samarth’- A cutting edge Incubation Program for startups in Telecom & ICT Sector on 19th March’ 2025
Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT), an autonomous Telecom R&D centre of Department of Telecommunication (DoT), Govt. of India launches first cohort of Incubation Program named as “Samarth” with a focus on fostering innovation and promoting technological advancements in India’s telecommunications and IT sectors. “Samarth” Incubation Program is designed to provide comprehensive support for startups and innovators engaged in creating next-generation technologies in the fields of Telecom Software Applications, Cyber Security, 5G/6G Technologies, AI, IoT Applications & Quantum Technologies. The program aims to encourage the development of sustainable and scalable business models, offer access to cutting-edge resources, and help startups bridge the gap from ideation to commercialization. C-DOT has selected Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) as the Implementation Partner to drive the vision of nurturing high-impact, innovative solutions and start-ups in the tech ecosystem. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is a premier S&T organization under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) engaged in promoting IT/ITES Industry, innovation, R&D, start-ups, product/IP creation in the field of emerging technologies like IoT, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Computer Vision, Robotics etc. ‘Samarth’ represents a dynamic and supportive environment for startups looking to make their mark in the fast-evolving telecom and IT landscape. The program has a maximum cohort size of 18 startups per program, with a total of 36 startups across two cohorts of six months each. The program will be delivered in a hybrid mode. Through world-class infrastructure, expert mentorship, and access to a network of investors and industry leaders, the program is set to empower the next generation of innovators. “Samarth” will connect people, support collaboration, attract investors and ultimately strengthen the startups community for creating a pipeline of future job-creating businesses. The applications, under ‘Samarth’ are open to DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) recognized startups. Selected startups will get an opportunity to grant up to 5 lakh INR each, access to well-furnished office space for a period of 6 months at C-DOT Campus, access to C-DOT Lab facilities, mentorship from C-DOT technical leaders & industry experts. Based on progress the startup will get an opportunity for future collaboration under C-DOT Collaborative Research Program. Applications received shall undergo comprehensive screening process for shortlisting the start-ups. Shortlisted startups shall be invited to pitch-in before a selection committee comprising of industry experts, post which the final cohort shall be selected. For more information on problem statements and to apply, visit: https://www.cdot.in OR https://cdot.sayuj.net .
19-03-2025
C-DOT and IIT, Jodhpur sign agreement for “Automated Service Management in Network of 5G and beyond Using AI"
C-DOT, the premier Telecom R&D Centre of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India and Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur (IIT-J) signed an agreement for “Automated Service Management in 5G and Beyond Networks Using AI”. The agreement is signed under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) of the DoT, which is designed for providing funding support to domestic companies and institutions involved in technology design, development, commercialization of telecommunication products and solutions to enable affordable broadband and mobile services in rural and remote areas. The primary objective is to develop AI frameworks for automated network management, fault detection, and diagnostic techniques by utilizing continuous information generated within the network like 5G. The service will establish a real time 5G and Beyond testbed (in compliance with O-RAN) for the demonstration of the developed automated network management and slicing techniques in conjunction with specific application use-cases such as smart metering, remotely operated vehicles, etc. The agreement signing ceremony was attended by Dr Pankaj Kumar Dalela, Director, C-DOT and Dr Sai Kiran, MPR, Assistant Professor, Dept of Electrical Engineering, IIT Jodhpur. Dr Sai Kiran, MPR, Associate Professor, IIT – Jodhpur stated that “we are thrilled to announce the R&D grant received from the DoT, which will fuel advanced research and development initiatives aimed at revolutionizing network management and improving Quality of Service (QoS) in 5G and 6G telecom networks. By leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies, our team will spearhead the creation of automated network management solutions that ensure low-latency and high-reliability performance, enabling the growth of new 5G and 6G application verticals such as remotely operated vehicles, smart cities, etc.” C-DOT and IIT-Jodhpur reiterated that the successful completion of this project shall enable new use-cases in the areas of transportation systems, smart cities, and allow India in better contribution towards future 6G telecom standards.
