TCOE India: Prototyping, PoC, Validation and Pilot Support

Open all year Department of Telecommunications, through Telecom Centres of Excellence India All of India

Grant

Up to 80% of cost, max ₹50 lakh per pilot

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Grants to pilot and validate telecom and ICT products in live networks
Who can apply: DPIIT recognised startup or Udyam registered MSME, Indian owned and controlled
Working prototype plus a pilot plan
Consent letter from an industry or telecom operator partner; you fund at least 20%
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply on the TCOE pilot portal with your pilot plan, budget and partner consent letter
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue stage
Sectors: Hardware AI/ML Cybersecurity DeepTech
Run by: Government of India

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