Department of IT & ElectronicsTop State Ranking Goal
Positioning UP among India's top startup ecosystems through performance-driven enablement.
UP STARTUP MISSION
Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026 establishes an ambitious framework to foster an innovation-driven entrepreneurial ecosystem, encouraging groundbreaking technologies, expanding district-level incubation, and delivering high-impact financial incentives across the State.
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READ THE NOTIFIED DOCUMENTS
Official Policy & Mission Documents
Download full official PDF notifications for comprehensive eligibility & guidelines
POLICY DIRECTION
Priorities in the policy framework
₹400 Cr AKTU Corpus Fund
Expanded fund dedicated to grants, seed assistance, CoE support, and ecosystem promotion.
₹1,000 Cr UP Startup Fund
Fund-of-funds investing through SEBI-registered Daughter Funds to empower state startups.
U-Hub & 20 New CoEs
Premier U Hub ( Deep - Tech ) incubation center along with 20 domain-focused Centers of Excellence.
Financial Grants
Government Incentives for Startups
Monthly Grant
₹20,000 / monthSustenance Allowance
Provided for up to 2 years till the prototype stage, disbursed on a quarterly basis.
Stage: Ideation to Prototype
One-Time Grant
Up to ₹10 LakhsPrototype Grant
Disbursed in 2 tranches (70% advance, 30% reimbursement) for physical or software application prototypes.
Subject to SRCE Evaluation
MVP & Commercialization
Up to ₹15 LakhsSeed Capital Support
For raw materials, hardware/software tools, trials, and marketing. (Special cases up to ₹50 Lakhs).
Disbursed in 2 Milestone Tranches
Co-Investment
Up to ₹5 CroresMatching Grant on Funding
50% matching grant for startups raising min ₹2 Crores from recognized national/international funds.
Min Qualifying Fund Raise: ₹2 Cr
Special Category Bonus
+50% Additional IncentiveInclusive & Regional Bonus
50% extra bonus on Seed & Prototype grants for Women, Divyangjan, Transgender, EWS, or Purvanchal/Bundelkhand startups.
Min 51% Founder Equity Required
Reimbursement
100% / 75% / 50%Patent & Quality Certification
100% reimbursement up to ₹50L spend; 75% for ₹50L–₹1Cr slab; 50% for ₹1Cr–₹2Cr slab for patents & certifications.
Approved by PIU / Cabinet
High Impact R&D
Exclusive Incentives for U Hub ( Deep - Tech ) Startups
Enhanced Grants
2x StandardDouble Grants
U Hub ( Deep - Tech ) startups recommended by CoEs or U-Hub get up to twice the standard Prototype & Seed grants.
Patience Capital
Up to ₹40 CrLong-Term Capital
Risk-tolerant support structured via revenue share, IP commercialization, or long-tenure CCPS equity.
R&D Support
40% MatchingRoyalty R&D Grant
Non-dilutive grant matching verified R&D cost. Repayable as 3% revenue royalty only after crossing ₹1 Cr revenue.
Infrastructure
Up to ₹2 L / yrCompute Power Support
50% reimbursement on cloud & data center expenses above ₹50,000 spend per financial year.
Enabler Support
Incentives for Incubators & Centers of Excellence (CoE)
Capital Support
Up to ₹1.50 CroresInfrastructure Capital Grant
50% capital grant reimbursement up to ₹1.25 Cr (Enhanced up to ₹1.50 Cr in Purvanchal & Bundelkhand regions).
Disbursed in Quarterly Tranches
Operational Support
₹40 Lakhs / yearOPEX Grant Support
Annual operational grant for 5 years or until self-sustainability based on Incubator Performance Evaluation (KPIs).
Min 10 Physically Incubated Startups
Centers of Excellence
Up to ₹12 CroresCoE Financial Support
Financial grant-in-aid over 5 years to establish 20 world-class CoEs in emerging domains like Quantum, AI, & SpaceTech.
Target: 100 Graduated Startups
UNDERSTAND THE CONDITIONS
Explore policy support by category
Each guide explains eligibility, documents, review responsibilities and inspection conditions. Support remains subject to the notified provisions and approval.
Startup support9
Sustenance Allowance
₹20,000 / month
Read complete guidance →Prototype Grant
Up to ₹10 lakh
Read complete guidance →Seed Capital Assistance
Up to ₹15 lakh
Read complete guidance →Matching Grant on Funds Raised
Up to ₹5 crore
Read complete guidance →Networking Support / Event Grant
Up to ₹2 lakh
Read complete guidance →Accelerator Programme Support
Up to ₹3 lakh
Read complete guidance →Patent Filing and Quality Certification Reimbursement
Expense-based
Read complete guidance →Interest Subvention
Up to 4% annually
Read complete guidance →PF/ESI Reimbursement
Eligible contributions
Read complete guidance →Deep-tech support5
Compute Power Reimbursement
Up to ₹2 lakh per financial year, subject to the spending formula
Read complete guidance →Enhanced Deep-Tech Prototype Grant
Up to twice the standard approved incentive
Read complete guidance →Enhanced Deep-Tech Seed Grant
Up to twice the standard approved incentive
Read complete guidance →Patience Capital
Up to ₹40 crore per selected startup, subject to policy approvals
Read complete guidance →Royalty-Based R&D Matching Grant
Up to 40% of verified R&D expenditure
Read complete guidance →Incubator support5
Reward for Funding Raised
2%, capped at ₹50 lakh; quarterly and exclusion conditions apply
Read complete guidance →Acceleration Programme Support
Programme-specific approval and outcome conditions
Read complete guidance →Capital Expense Grant
Limits and cost-sharing follow the notified policy
Read complete guidance →Operational Expenditure Support
Annual limits and utilisation conditions apply
Read complete guidance →Navratna Incubator Support
₹30 lakh per annum, subject to notified terms
Read complete guidance →Additional policy support11
Bootcamps
Read current programme terms
Read complete guidance →CoE Capital and Operational Support
Up to ₹12 crore over five years, subject to policy conditions
Read complete guidance →Startup Exchange Programme
Programme-specific selection and support
Read complete guidance →Free Incubation Support
Up to two years under the policy conditions
Read complete guidance →Hackathons
Challenge-specific terms and selection
Read complete guidance →UP Investor Network
Published network and programme terms apply
Read complete guidance →Mentorship and Ecosystem Support
Mentor availability and applicable terms
Read complete guidance →Government Procurement Support
See the notified procurement scheme and conditions
Read complete guidance →Startup Express
Programme-specific participation
Read complete guidance →UP Startup Fund (Fund of Funds)
Investment follows the applicable fund process
Read complete guidance →Startup Mela
Read the published programme announcement
Read complete guidance →Which document should I read?
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Start with the notified policy for the framework and definitions. Read the startup or incubator operational guidelines for applications, evidence, scrutiny and disbursement. The presentation booklets provide an additional policy overview.
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