CALL FOR PROPOSAL-2024
FOR 'NIDHI' FROM
WOMEN-LED STARTUPS IN ICT SECTOR
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
*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