Entrepreneurship development

COMET 5G Spring board

Entrepreneur in residence

COMET 5G Spring board

To foster and support entrepreneurs and innovators in advanced communications, COMET Foundation undertakes the following Entrepreneurship Development initiatives

Regular Cohorts


Launch and manage cohorts at regular intervals to provide structured support and resources for startups and innovators.

Offer a comprehensive incubation environment tailored to the needs of emerging ventures in advanced communications.

Cross-Collaboration Opportunities

Facilitate partnerships and collaboration between startups, corporates, and industries to foster synergies and enhance innovation

Encourage networking and strategic alliances that can lead to mutual growth and expanded market reach.

Mentorship and Support

Provide expert mentorship to guide entrepreneurs through the stages of development, from idea conception to commercialization

Assist with business planning, strategy, and execution to ensure startups are well-prepared for market entry

Focus on Problem-Solving Ideas

Identify and nurture ideas that address real-world problems and have potential for significant impact in advanced communications.

Support innovative solutions with the potential for scalable success and integration into existing industry frameworks.

Startups On boarded under COMET Foundation’s Incubation program

Benlycos Pvt Ltd

Benlycos, as a company, is focused on solving last-mile internet connectivity challenges related to speed, availability, reliability, and security. We have devised a mechanism that combines multiple forms of internet connections available at a given location to enhance these four critical aspects of connectivity.

Dawniens International Private Limited

Cablesmith’s solution, the Smart Optical Patch Panel (iLIU), revolutionizes fiber infrastructure management by integrating advanced features into a single unit. This intelligent device includes optical cross-connects, variable power splitters, and real-time health monitoring systems, all managed remotely.

Proyava Innovations Private Limited

Engineered 5G core network in lab with ground-up architecture and functionality intended for education, test lab, simulation and test lab reference.

Astrogate Labs

Astro-Link A compact optical communication terminal for nano/small satellites capable of 1Gbps laser downlink from low Earth orbit to ground stations. A compact and portable optical ground station to receive data from Astro-Link terminals on satellites.

Aditi Stonesoup Pvt Ltd

Aaditi Stonesoup is a women-led climate-tech enterprise based in Bengaluru, focused on building a circular economy around organic waste and enabling sustainable, zero-waste urban ecosystems. The company provides efficient, professional, and cost-effective waste management solutions for communities. Since 2015, it has diverted over 3,000 tonnes of waste from landfills and converted it into nutrient-rich compost, supporting sustainable agriculture and soil regeneration. Backed by angel investors and incubators, Aaditi Stonesoup continues to drive measurable climate impact through decentralized organic waste management solutions.

Cinque Networks

Cinque Network Pvt. Ltd. is a Bengaluru-based communications technology company developing a unified platform that integrates voice, video, messaging, multilingual communication, and emergency alerts into a single solution for enterprise, industrial, and emergency use. Designed to operate across GSM, VoLTE, SIP, and WebRTC, the platform supports both cloud and on-premise deployments, with a focus on industrial safety, private PBX systems, and AI-driven real-time speech translation. The company has built a working MVP and is actively exploring partnerships with telecom, enterprise, and industrial stakeholders.

Mantis Wave networks

A Simplified 5G Private Network Solution Elevate your Smart Innovations with Portable Plug-n-Play Private 5G Network. Seamless, Secure, and Scalable 5G Solutions for Your Business.

Entrepreneur in residence

COMET Foundation is dedicated to fostering innovation through its Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) program, which supports innovators at the foundational level of venture building.

We provide aspiring entrepreneurs with the resources and mentorship needed to identify and develop problem-solving solutions in the areas of advanced communication systems.

These solutions can span across various stages of technology development, including infrastructure, middleware, and implementation.

To date, we have supported three EIRs, with one successfully graduating to launch their own venture.