Department of Telecommunications (DoT), via TCOE India

Digital Communication Innovation Square (DCIS)

GRANTSTARTUP-SPECIFIC

Stage: Prototyping to pilot
Indicative amount: ₹50 lakh–₹10 cr

Note

Scheme's stated duration runs 2022-23 to 2025-26 — this is its final year. Confirm a current round is open; a successor scheme may follow.

What it is for

Builds India's domestic telecom equipment/digital communication design ecosystem.

Who can apply

DPIIT-recognised startups, MSMEs, consortiums, and individual innovators/academic institutions in telecom solutions.

What you get

Grant-in-aid up to ₹50 lakh for startups, ₹2 crore for MSMEs, or ₹10 crore for a consortium.

How to apply

Apply through TCOE India during an open round.

Best suited for

A telecom/digital-communication startup or MSME with a working prototype ready for testing/pilot deployment.

Official links

DCIS — official portal https://dcis.dot.gov.in

Summarised from official sources, last reviewed 2026-09-07. Amounts and eligibility are indicative — always confirm against the live scheme guideline before acting.