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Startup Ecosystem

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District wise ecosystem, in real time

DPIIT Recognized Startups
3698
Registered on StartupUP
22804
Women-led Startups
1279
Student Startups
300+
Incubators
76
Centres of Excellence
7
Saharanpur
District Covered
76
Universities
80+
Investors
300+
Mentors
30
Funds Disbursed
₹412 Cr+
Total Beneficiaries
42180+
About UPSM

Driving Growth Through Six Strategic Pillars

Infrastructure Development

Physical & Virtual Spaces

Funding Support

Capital Options & Grants

Talent Development & Capacity Building

Skills & R&D Development

Ecosystem Strengthening & Enablement

Simplified Regulations

Industry Connect

Corporate Market Access

Ecosystem Promotion

Global Hub Marketing

Vision

To establish Uttar Pradesh as a premier global startup hub through fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth.

Mission & Core Objectives

Facilitate a supportive ecosystem, simplify regulatory processes, and provide resources to empower startups across all industrial sectors.

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Why choose Uttar Pradesh for your Startup ?

3rd Largest Startup
Ecosystem in India

22804 DPIIT-Recognized Startups

Robust Innovation Infrastructure

76 Recognized Incubators
7 Centres of Excellence (CoEs)

Women Supported

1279 Women-Led Startups Supported

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Top Performer in DPIIT States' Startup Ranking (SRF) 5.0 in Category A

62+ Crore Support Extended

16+ Cr to Incubators | ₹19+ Cr to Startups | ₹29+ Cr to CoEs

Deep Tech Innovation Focus

Dedicated Support for Deep Tech Startups

Startup Policy

2026 Vision & Playbook

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Governance
Steering Committee Empowered Committee Policy Implementation Unit Startup Review Committee of Experts Advisory committee
Incentives Grid

Sustenance Allowance

Incentive Amount
₹20,000 per month

Prototype Grant

Incentive Amount
Up to ₹10 Lakh

Seed Capital

Incentive Amount
Up to ₹15 Lakh

Matching Grant on Funds Raised

Incentive Amount
Up to ₹5 Crore

Networking Support / Event Grant

Incentive Amount
National - upto 50,000
International upto 2 Lakh

Accelerator Programme Support

Incentive Amount
Up to ₹3 Lakh

Quality Certification & Patent Filing Cost

Incentive Amount
Up to ₹2 Crore

Interest Subvention on Term Loans

Incentive Amount
4% interest subsidy on loans up to ₹2 Crore

PF/ESI Reimbursement

Incentive Amount
Employer contribution reimbursement for 3 years

Deep-Tech Startups

Incentive Amount

Enhanced Prototype 

Incentive Amount
Up to ₹20 Lakh

Enhanced Seed Grants

Incentive Amount
Up to ₹30 Lakh

Patience Capital

Incentive Amount
Up to ₹40 Crore

Royalty-Based R&D Matching Grant

Incentive Amount
40% of eligible R&D expenditure

Compute Power Incentive

Incentive Amount
Up to ₹2 Lakh per year

Capital Expense Grant

Incubator Support
Up to ₹1.25 Crore to 1.50 Crore

Operational Expenditure

Incubator Support
Up to 40 Lakh per year

Acceleration Programme

Incubator Support
Up to ₹10 Lakh per programme

Navratna Incubator

Incubator Support
₹30 Lakh per year

Reward for Funding Raised

Incubator Support
Up to ₹50 Lakh
Incentive reward on funding raised by incubated startups.

Capital & Operational Grant

CoE Support
Up to ₹12 Crore over 5 years
Priority Sectors
AI
Deep Tech
Cyber Security
AgriTech
FinTech
HealthTech
EdTech
EV
Drone
Climate Tech
Space
Biotechnology
MedTech
Defence
Semiconductors
Infrastructure

Strategic Ecosystem Hub Matrix

Uttar Pradesh Infrastructure Blueprint Map
Incubators Centres of Excellence Innovation Hub U Hub (Deep-Tech)
Narrative & Press

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Events

Community Engagement

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Achievements

Success Stories

Highlighting innovators who are transforming industries and creating meaningful impact across Uttar Pradesh.

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President, Haier Appliances India

Mr. N.S. Satish

Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a preferred destination for manufacturing and industrial investment. The state's proactive policies, robust infrastructure, and business-friendly ecosystem have enabled companies like Haier to expand operations with confidence.

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CEO, Raphe mPhibr Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Vivek Mishra

Uttar Pradesh is rapidly becoming a hub for advanced technology and innovation. The state's support for emerging sectors has created significant opportunities for technology-driven enterprises to scale and grow.

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Founder, Scannxt Scientific Technologies

Mr. Rajat Verdhan

The innovation ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh is evolving rapidly. Access to talent, government support, and industry collaboration has enabled startups to innovate and achieve sustainable growth.

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Founder, Open Spectrum

Mr. Rajnish Tripathi

Uttar Pradesh's digital transformation initiatives have created new opportunities for technology companies. The focus on infrastructure and ease of doing business is highly encouraging.

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Co-Founder, Pradivya Software

Mr. Ashwani Singh

The state's commitment to digital empowerment and innovation has helped software companies flourish. Uttar Pradesh is becoming a strong destination for technology businesses.

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IIT Kanpur

Mr. Bharat Lohani

The collaboration between academia, industry, and government in Uttar Pradesh is fostering innovation and creating a vibrant ecosystem for research and entrepreneurship.

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Founder, MKT Software

Mr. Amit Tiwari

Improved digital infrastructure and progressive policies have created a positive environment for software enterprises and entrepreneurs across Uttar Pradesh.

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Founder & CEO, Codemate AI

Mr. Ayush Singhal

Uttar Pradesh is actively embracing AI and emerging technologies. The startup ecosystem is growing rapidly and creating exciting opportunities for innovators.

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Co-Founder, Medantrik Medtech

Mr. Priyaranjan Tiwari

Uttar Pradesh is creating strong opportunities for medical technology innovation through supportive policies, skilled talent, and a growing healthcare ecosystem.

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Founder, Manoj Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Sanjay Bhardwaj

Investor-friendly initiatives and industrial growth policies have strengthened business confidence and made Uttar Pradesh an attractive destination for enterprises.

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Contact & Support

Startup Mission Office

Department of IT & Electronics, Government of Uttar Pradesh

Address 5th Floor, Navchetna Kendra, 10 Ashok Marg, Lucknow 226001
Helpline Policy Related Support 0522-4130303, Ext.-302
Email info@itpolicyup.gov.in
Working Hours 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM on working days
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