Grant
₹124CrUp to
Digital Communication Innovation Square (DCIS)
by Department of Telecommunications
A Department of Telecommunications grant of up to ₹124Cr for communication sector startups.
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Department of Telecommunications is a government body with 2 startup funding programmes on startupfunds. Browse every opportunity below, with eligibility, amounts and how to apply.
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Quick answer
Department of Telecommunications runs 2 startup funding programs listed on startupfunds, spanning grant and subsidy funding up to ₹124Cr. 2 are accepting applications right now.
- Programs listed
- 2 (2 open now)
- Funding types
- Grant · Subsidy
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹124Cr
- Provider type
- Government body
- Geography
- Startups registered in India
- Equity-free
- Some programs take no equity
About Department of Telecommunications
Apex government body under the Ministry of Communications responsible for telecom policy, spectrum management, and licensing of telecom services across India.
What Department of Telecommunications funds
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Active programs from Department of Telecommunications
Subsidy
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PLI Telecom & Networking — 4-7% Incentive for Manufacturers
by Department of Telecommunications
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme by the Department of Telecommunications offering 4-7% incentives on incremental sales of telecom and networking products manufactured in India, with an extra 1% for Design-led Manufacturing.
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What founders ask about funding from Department of Telecommunications.
How many funding programs does Department of Telecommunications offer?
Department of Telecommunications currently lists 2 startup funding programs on startupfunds, of which 2 are open to applications right now. New cohorts are added as Department of Telecommunications announces them.
What type of funding does Department of Telecommunications provide?
Department of Telecommunications backs startups through grant and subsidy funding, and some of its programs are equity-free (no equity is taken in return). Funding is typically up to ₹124Cr.
How much funding can a startup get from Department of Telecommunications?
Department of Telecommunications's programs offer up to ₹124Cr. The exact amount depends on the specific program, stage and your startup's needs.
How do I apply to Department of Telecommunications programs?
Pick the Department of Telecommunications program you're interested in from the list below to see its eligibility, funding amount, deadline and step-by-step how-to-apply guide. Applications are submitted through Department of Telecommunications's official channels; you can also reach their official site from the top of this page.
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