CALL FOR PROPOSAL-2024
FOR 'NIDHI' FROM


WOMEN-LED STARTUPS IN ICT SECTOR

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Objective of this Call for Proposal

To recognize & promote the Indian Women led startups focusing on building deep-tech and Innovative ICT solutions / products for Indian and Global ICT market.


Focus Area

  • Smart Cities
  • Cyber Security
  • 5G/6G Use cases
  • AI/ML/Blockchain Use cases
  • IoT/M2M Technologies and Use cases
  • Quantum Technologies


Who can Apply

  • DPIIT recognized startups
  • Startups led or founded by women having more than 50% shareholding or having more than 50% female workforce
  • TRL level below-3 working in defined focus areas


Selection Process

Phase - I: Submission of Application
Eligible applicants to submit the proposal by 31st August 2024   

Phase -II: Screening Process
Shortlisting of proposals having strong potential through initial scrutiny of internal domain expert(s)

Phase – III: Evaluation Process
Evaluation of successfully screened and shortlisted proposals through pitch-in session in front of the jury of experts for selection of top 10 startups

Phase – IV: Result
Declaration of Result by 15th October 2024


Timeline

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*Dates are tentative and are subject to change

Offerings

  • Grant of INR 10 Lakh each
  • Well-furnished space for 6 months
  • Mentorship from C-DOT Technical leaders
  • Use and access to C-DOT Lab Facilities
  • Future collaboration opportunity under C-DOT Collaborative Research Program


For any queries, kindly write to coi_3c[at]cdot[dot]in