TRUST-ESDM · a DRIIV Foundation initiative

Build electronics your customers can trust.

A two-year, hands-on program helping India's electronics and manufacturing MSMEs move from making products that work to making products the world trusts — reliable, certified, and ready to scale.

2,200+MSME leaders to be trained, PAN-India
2 tracksENABLE and LEAD — pick what fits you
2 yearsNationwide rollout, cohort by cohort
Why this program exists

Working products aren't the same as trusted ones.

Most Indian MSMEs can build electronics that function. Far fewer can prove — with certification, process discipline, and consistent quality — that they belong in a global supply chain. That gap keeps good businesses stuck in low-value work.

  • Skilling gapsLeadership and teams lack structured training on reliability and scale.
  • Weak lab accessLimited links to testing facilities, cleanrooms, and Centres of Excellence.
  • Confusing schemesGovernment support exists, but it's scattered and hard to navigate alone.
  • Hard-to-reach financeGrowth capital is out there, but the path to it isn't always clear.
What TRUST-ESDM stands for

One program, built to move MSMEs from functional to globally trusted.

TRUST-ESDM brings together industry, government, academia and infrastructure providers in a single execution platform — led by DRIIV Foundation, under the strategic guidance of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.

T·R
Trusted & Reliable
U
Upgradation
F·S
for Semiconductor
E·T
& elecTronics
M
MSMEs
Choose your track

Two tracks. One direction: forward.

ENABLE and LEAD are built for different stages of your journey. They're mutually exclusive, so you'll choose the one that matches where your business is today.

ENABLE 4 days

A foundational program for leaders getting ready to move up the electronics value chain — reliability, compliance, and infrastructure access.

  • 01Leadership & Business Enablement — scaling mindset, growth planning, new product thinking. (1 day)
  • 02Compliance, Quality & Manufacturing Excellence — classroom sessions plus hands-on access to labs, cleanrooms and Centres of Excellence. (2 days)
  • 03Exposure Visit — live industrial immersion. (1 day)
Best for: owners and decision-makers starting to formalise reliability and quality practices. Cohorts of 25–30.

LEAD 3 days

An advanced program for leaders ready to scale, diversify, and enter higher-value domestic and global markets.

  • 01Market Access & Customer Engagement — finding and winning bigger customers.
  • 02Finance, Policy & Ecosystem Engagement — structured links to banks, NBFCs, and government bodies.
  • 03Advanced Leadership & Business Strategy — supplier qualification for global OEMs and Tier-1 vendors.
Best for: owners ready to scale who want direct networking with financial institutions and government leaders.
How it works

Five simple steps, start to finish.

1
ApplyFill the short form below — it takes two minutes.
2
Get matchedWe place you in ENABLE or LEAD based on your stage.
3
Attend sessionsJoin your cohort for classroom and strategy sessions.
4
Get hands-onVisit labs, cleanrooms, and live factory floors.
5
GrowLeave with a network, a plan, and a path to scale.
Who it's for

Electronics and manufacturing MSMEs, anywhere in India.

Owners, founders, and key decision-makers at MSMEs working in electronics manufacturing, sub-assembly, or the wider supply chain — anywhere in the country.

What you'll gain
  • Real access to national testing labs, cleanrooms, and Centres of Excellence.
  • A clear, simplified view of government schemes and compliance pathways.
  • Structured introductions to banks and NBFCs for growth capital.
  • A peer network of leaders solving the same problems as you.
  • A practical path toward qualifying as a trusted supplier to global OEMs.
Enroll

Ready to move your business forward?

Tell us a little about your business. Someone from the DRIIV Foundation team will reach out to guide you to the right track.

No cost to apply. We'll respond within a few working days.

Thanks — you're on the list.

The DRIIV Foundation team will reach out to guide your next steps.

Questions, answered simply

Common questions

Is there a cost to join? +

No. TRUST-ESDM is delivered as a CSR-backed initiative in partnership with OPPO Mobiles India, so there is no participation fee for eligible MSMEs.

Where do the sessions happen? +

Across host cities nationwide, with hands-on access to STPI labs, cleanrooms, and Centres of Excellence near you.

How long does the program run? +

TRUST-ESDM rolls out nationally over two years. Your own track — ENABLE or LEAD — takes just 3 to 4 days.

Who runs the program? +

DRIIV Foundation, one of India's Science & Technology clusters, delivers the program under the strategic guidance of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.

Can I switch tracks later? +

Yes — if you're not sure, choose "Not sure yet" on the form and our team will help you pick the right fit before you commit.