The Department of Technology (DoT) on October 11, 2022, announced the establishment of such facilitation through the “Telecom Startups-MSMEs Mission (TSuM)” under the Technology Vertical of DoT with a Facilitation Cell under the Mission with reference to DoT’s OM No. 1_TSUM/2022-SRI dated August 19, 2022.
The key action areas of TSuM are as stated:
o R&D Facilitation for Startups, MSMEs including Standardization, Trials/PoC, Spectrum, Funding, etc.
o Enabling facilitation and coordination with DoT HQ units and field units
o Facilitation of relevant issues with other Ministries / State Governments / Agencies
o Market enablement, handholding as may be necessary
o Any other areas to support Startups and MSMEs in line with the objectives of NDCP
A brochure on key initiatives from DoT and TSuM in promoting Startups and MSMEs is enclosed as a ready reckoner.
The Startups and MSMEs are encouraged to reach out to the following TSuM nodal points for necessary facilitation to strengthen the R&D ecosystem (preferably through the upcoming Bharat Digicom Innovation Networks portal or directly via email: [email protected]/[email protected])
[Letter No. 1_TSUM/2022-SRI]
