
Government of Uttar Pradesh
Government of Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh's state government, building a vast state startup base via the UP Startup Policy.
Government of Uttar Pradesh at a glance
| Part of | Government of Uttar Pradesh |
|---|---|
| Address | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Programmes | 104 open calls right now |
| Official website | up.gov.in |
Programs by Government of Uttar Pradesh
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About Government of Uttar Pradesh
The Government of Uttar Pradesh is the state government of India's most populous state and a rapidly growing economic and entrepreneurial force. Through its IT & Electronics department and the UP Startup Policy, the state has committed to building a large, distributed startup ecosystem spanning incubators across all its divisions.
UP Startup Policy. The policy sets out an ambitious goal of establishing a wide network of incubators and one of the country's largest startup bases, supported by dedicated funding, infrastructure and incentives. A flagship facility is the large incubator and innovation hub in Lucknow, complemented by incubators in Noida, Kanpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj and other cities, often in partnership with academic institutions.
Support and funding.
- Sustenance allowance for incubated startups (monthly stipend support for a defined period), with enhanced support for women-led ventures.
- Seed and prototype grants routed through recognised state incubators.
- A state startup fund / Fund of Funds to channel capital into early-stage ventures.
- Incentives covering marketing, patents and reimbursement of incubation/infrastructure costs.
Focus areas. Agritech (leveraging UP's large agrarian base), manufacturing and MSME-linked innovation, IT/ITeS, fintech, edtech, healthtech and ODOP (One District One Product) linked enterprise.
Eligibility. DPIIT-recognised startups registered or operating in Uttar Pradesh and incubated at state-recognised incubators, with additional support for women entrepreneurs.
Who should apply. Founders based in or expanding to Uttar Pradesh seeking sustenance allowances, seed grants and incubation across a growing district network should engage with state-recognised incubators and track programmes at up.gov.in / startup.up.gov.in.
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Frequently asked questions about Government of Uttar Pradesh
What does Government of Uttar Pradesh do?
The Government of Uttar Pradesh is the state government of India's most populous state and a rapidly growing economic and entrepreneurial force.
Where is Government of Uttar Pradesh located?
Government of Uttar Pradesh is based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What programs does Government of Uttar Pradesh run?
Government of Uttar Pradesh currently has 104 open programmes: UP Industrial Investment & Employment Promotion Policy (2022), UP Stamp Duty Exemption Policy 2022, UP Capital Subsidy Scheme 2022 and UP Net SGST Reimbursement Scheme, and 100 more.
What sectors does Government of Uttar Pradesh support?
Government of Uttar Pradesh works with startups in Agritech, Manufacturing, IT, Fintech and Edtech.
What stage of startup does Government of Uttar Pradesh support?
Government of Uttar Pradesh supports startups at the Ideation, Validation, Early Revenue and Growth stages.
How do I apply to Government of Uttar Pradesh?
Applications run through each programme's own call. Government of Uttar Pradesh lists 104 open programmes — check the programme page for its deadline and eligibility, or apply via https://up.gov.in/.
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