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Digital Communication Innovation Square (DCIS)

Department of Telecommunications (DoT)

Up to ₹50 lakh per selected proposal for startups· Prototyping to Pilot

What is this?

Grant programme supporting indigenous telecom and ICT product innovation and commercialisation.

Who can apply?

Startups, MSMEs, academia, and innovators developing telecom/digital communication solutions.

Full application depth isn't covered here — this scheme is designed for DPIIT-recognised startups or larger deep-tech/incubator-led ventures, not a typical PMEGP-scale micro-enterprise. See the official link below for eligibility and how to apply.

Common questions

Answers from this page only — not legal or financing advice.

What is DCIS?

Grant programme supporting indigenous telecom and ICT product innovation and commercialisation.

Who is this scheme typically for?

Startups, MSMEs, academia, and innovators developing telecom/digital communication solutions.

Does FoundersOffice guarantee approval under this scheme?

No. Scheme pages here are advisory summaries for discovery. Eligibility, amounts, and process change — confirm on the official nodal ministry or scheme portal before applying.

Is FoundersOffice a government site?

No. FoundersOffice Idea Browser is an independent discovery and briefing tool — not affiliated with the Government of India, MSME, KVIC, DIC, or any bank. Nothing here is a sanction, loan offer, or guarantee of subsidy.

Disclaimer: Costs and sample reports are published by PMEGP / MSME authorities. FoundersOffice Idea Browser is an independent discovery and briefing tool — not affiliated with the Government of India, MSME, KVIC, DIC, or any bank. Nothing here is a sanction, loan offer, or guarantee of subsidy. Heuristics and future scores are advisory; verify on the official portal before applying.

Source: “Playbook of Government Schemes and Initiatives for Startups” (Govt of India, June 2026) · verify against the official scheme source before relying on this for a filing.