Program for Pilot, Testing and Proof-of-Concept (PoC) of Telecom Products and Solutions for Startups and MSMEs (TDIP Program 2026-27) is a grant from Telecom Centres of Excellence (TCoE) India, for the Department of Telecommunications, under the Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme for startups and MSMEs with telecom or ICT products/solutions ready for pilot deployment, testing and validation in live networks. It provides Up to ₹50 L, for telecom · ICT · 5G/6G. TDIP Program 2026-27 (TDIP outlay ₹203 crore for 2026-31) — applications open.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Up to ₹50 L |
|---|---|
| Provider | Telecom Centres of Excellence (TCoE) India, for the Department of Telecommunications, under the Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Prototype |
| Sector | telecom · ICT · 5G/6G |
| Deadline | TDIP Program 2026-27 (TDIP outlay ₹203 crore for 2026-31) — applications open |
What is Program for Pilot, Testing and Proof-of-Concept?
Program for Pilot, Testing and Proof-of-Concept (PoC) of Telecom Products and Solutions for Startups and MSMEs (TDIP Program 2026-27) — DoT-backed financial assistance of up to 80% of project cost, capped at Rs 50 lakh per project — Startups and MSMEs with telecom or ICT products/solutions ready for pilot deployment, testing and validation in live networks; a Technology Readiness Level requirement is stated on the portal. It is run by Telecom Centres of Excellence (TCoE) India, for the Department of Telecommunications, under the Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme.
The support is delivered through the programme’s own structure, and the form it takes is set by the issuing authority. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
It is aimed at businesses in telecom · ict · 5g/6g. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for Program for Pilot, Testing and Proof-of-Concept?
Startups and MSMEs with telecom or ICT products/solutions ready for pilot deployment, testing and validation in live networks; a Technology Readiness Level requirement is stated on the portal. Not for: Not stated in readable form on the portal; academia and service providers are covered by other TDIP components..
How much does Program for Pilot, Testing and Proof-of-Concept give, and in what form?
Up to ₹50 L.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs this programme?
Program for Pilot, Testing and Proof-of-Concept (PoC) of Telecom Products and Solutions for Startups and MSMEs (TDIP Program 2026-27) is offered by Telecom Centres of Excellence (TCoE) India, for the Department of Telecommunications, under the Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
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Source and verification
No official page is linked for this programme yet. Verification date pending. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.