Department of IT & ElectronicsStep 01
Register Your Business
Register as one of the eligible business entities:
- Private Limited Company
- Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
- Partnership Firm
- Cooperative Society
UP STARTUP MISSION · LEARN & GROW
Knowledge Hub
Your Gateway to the Uttar Pradesh Startup Ecosystem. Uttar Pradesh is emerging as one of India's fastest-growing startup ecosystems, supported by the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026, a growing network of incubators, Centres of Excellence, investors and industry partners. Through StartInUP, innovators and entrepreneurs can access funding support, incubation, mentorship, government schemes, networking opportunities and market access programmes.
Empowering Innovators
Start Your Startup Journey
Whether you are a student, entrepreneur, researcher, innovator, freelancer or business owner, Uttar Pradesh offers a supportive ecosystem to transform innovative ideas into successful enterprises.
Your Startup Journey
Scale Up
Step-by-Step Onboarding
Register Your Startup
To avail benefits under the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026, startups must obtain recognition from Startup India and register on the StartInUP Portal.
- Step 02
Obtain DPIIT Recognition
Apply for national level recognition on Startup India Portal.
- Step 03
Register on StartInUP
Apply for Uttar Pradesh Startup recognition & incentives.
- Step 04
Explore Incentives
Unlock state grants, sustenance allowance & seed capital.
Policy & Financial Framework
Explore UP Startup Policy 2026 & Funding
The policy offers comprehensive financial and ecosystem support through Sustenance Allowance, Grants, Capital, and specialized Deep-Tech mechanisms.
Early Stage Startups
- Sustenance Allowance: ₹20,000 per month for 2 years
- Prototype Grant: Up to ₹10 Lakh
- Seed Capital: Up to ₹15 Lakh
Growth Stage Startups
- Matching Grant: Up to ₹5 Crore
- Accelerator Support: Scale-up mentorship
- Interest Subvention: Financial relief
Deep-Tech Startups
- Enhanced Grants: Specialized tech funding
- Patience Capital: Up to ₹40 Crore
- Compute Power Support: Reimbursement
- R&D Support: Matching Grants
UP Startup Policy 2026 — notified policy
Read policy PDF
(opens in a new tab)PDF · 58 pages · 3.2 MB · Hindi & English
Read the notified policy for complete eligibility, limits and conditions.
Find an Incubator
Startups can access mentoring, office space, industry connect, investor access and business support through recognized incubators across Uttar Pradesh.
State & Central Initiatives
Government Schemes & Programmes
Access tailored startup schemes offered by both Government of Uttar Pradesh and Government of India.
State Government
Uttar Pradesh Startup Schemes
Explore all startup-focused schemes and incentives offered by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
Suggested Schemes
- UP Startup Policy 2026 Incentives
- Deep-Tech Startup Support
- Women-led Startup Benefits
- Purvanchal & Bundelkhand Incentives
- Startup Event Support
- Innovation Grants
Government of India
Central Government Startup Schemes
Explore flagship Government of India programmes and national initiative funds.
Suggested Schemes
- Startup India Seed Fund (SISFS)
- Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS)
- Credit Guarantee Scheme
- MAARG Mentorship Platform
- BHASKAR Platform
- SAMRIDH Scheme
- Atal Innovation Mission
- NIDHI Programme
- Biotechnology Ignition Grant
PROTECT & COMMERCIALIZE
Protect your innovation. Reach new markets.
Intellectual Property (IP) Support
Protect and commercialize your innovation through patents, trademarks, copyrights and quality certifications.
Government Procurement & GeM
Government departments can become early customers for innovative startups with relaxations under GeM procurement norms.
Knowledge Hub
Startup Learning Resources
Access practical resources to help build and scale your startup enterprise.
Engage & Participate
Events & Opportunities
Participate in ecosystem events, challenges and investor meets.
- Startup Week
- Startup Express
- Startup Mela
- Hackathons
- Grand Challenges
- Boot Camps
- Investor Connect
Connect with industry leaders, pitches to venture capitalists, and compete in state-wide innovation hackathons.
Direct Links
Quick Access Directory
Instant access to key portals, state and central scheme links.
Find your route from idea to market
Explore the complete startup journey below: business formation, DPIIT recognition, state registration, funding, incubation, intellectual property, procurement and learning resources. Choose the step that matches your present stage.
Find practical information on registration, recognition, incubation, funding and market access. Start with the registration guide, compare schemes and prepare the document checklist before opening an application. Startup and institution accounts lead to different workspaces.
