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Digital Communication Innovation Square (DCIS)

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About the Scheme

Brief
DCIS provides financial assistance and an innovation ecosystem for research, design, and manufacturing in the digital communications sector. It focuses on bridging the gap between R&D and commercialization by supporting projects that have reached at least the Proof of Concept (PoC) level.

Objective
- To support in the complete value chain from research and IPR creation to pilot projects and manufacturing
- To position India as a leading producer of telecom equipment and a center for digital services
- To develop national standards and contribute to global telecom standardization bodies
- To reducing dependency on imported communication equipment and technologies
- To create collaborative links between academia, research institutes, startups, and industry

Eligibility Criteria
- Startups: Must be recognized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
- MSMEs: Indian companies incorporated under the Companies Act 1956/2013 with over 51% Indian shareholding and headquarters in India
- Individual Innovators: Encouraged to apply, but must register as a Startup or MSME before funds are released
- Consortiums: Partnerships between organizations, registered societies, and academia are also eligible
- Project Readiness: Proposals must have a demonstrable prototype or PoC; ideation-stage projects are generally not supported

Benefits
- Financial Grants:
i. Startups: Up to ₹50 Lakhs
ii. MSMEs: Up to ₹2 Crore
iii. High-Value Technology: Projects requiring significant funding (excluding academia) can receive up to ₹10 Crore

- Mentorship & Advisory: Access to technical advisory and mentorship throughout the project duration
- Infrastructure & Testing: Support for product trials and validation of prototypes
- Market Exposure: Assistance with market entry and scaling up successful innovations

Nodal Department
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) implemented by Telecom Centre of Excellence (TCOE)

Scheme Overview

Status Active
Category Central Sector Scheme

Required Documents:

- For Startups: DPIIT Recognition Certificate is mandatory - For MSMEs: Certificate of Incorporation (under Companies Act 1956/2013) or Partnership Deed - PAN Card - KYC Documents - A Power of Attorney or Board Resolution authorizing a specific individual to apply on behalf of the company - Detailed Project Proposal - Proof of Concept (PoC) - Technical Specifications: Documentation demonstrating compliance with the technical specifications outlined by the DoT - Information regarding existing or proposed Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) creation - Audited Financial Statements: Typically required for the last 3 financial years (for established MSMEs) - Bank Details: Aadhaar-linked bank account details for milestone-based fund disbursement - Budget Utilization Plan: A detailed plan, often including quotations, showing how the grant (up to ₹50 Lakh for Startups or ₹10 Crore for Consortiums) will be used - A certificate from a Company Secretary or Statutory Auditor verifying the company's net worth - For Individual Innovators/Fellows: Detailed Bio-data, Research Proposal, Recommendation Letters

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