Startup Grants & Funding in Uttar Pradesh

Receive a capital subsidy of 20% on eligible investment, up to INR 15 Crores, for developing cargo terminals under the New UP Warehousing & Logistics Policy 2022.

Matching grant of 50% of funds raised, up to ₹5 crore, for startups with operations in Uttar Pradesh that raised money from recognised national or international bodies or missions.

44%–50% subsidy on loans for agriculture graduates setting up agri-clinics and agri-business centres

Admissible grant of 35% of eligible project cost, up to ₹5 crore, for units establishing primary processing, collection, distribution, retail, and preservation facilities in Uttar Pradesh.

Warehouses, silos and cold chain facilities get 15% of eligible capital investment, up to ₹5 crore, or ₹10 crore in Logistics Zones.

This scheme provides term loans and subsidies to Scheduled Caste entrepreneurs for viable income-generating projects up to ₹50 lakh, implemented through State Channelising Agencies and banks.

Supporting early-stage innovations that help mitigate and build resilience against climate change, offering up to ₹40 lakh in financial support.

An initiative by IIITMK and partners to accelerate innovation in Semiconductors & Advanced Materials with grant support up to ₹40 Lakhs.

The Design Scheme under the MSME Innovative Scheme provides financial assistance and expert design consultancy to micro, small, and medium enterprises for new product development and existing product enhancement.

Government of India mission giving SC youth and early-stage startups up to ₹30 lakh in equity funding and incubation support for innovative, technology-driven ideas.

A loan scheme by NMDFC providing up to ₹30 lakh at concessional interest rates for economically viable income generation ventures by beneficiaries from India's minority communities.

NSFDC loans for Safai Karamcharis, Scavengers and their dependents to start or expand green income-generating businesses, up to ₹27 lakh.

TiHAN IIT Hyderabad's SSS program provides ₹25 lakh funding over 12 months to startups with proven track records in autonomous navigation, supporting translational research and commercialization.

An umbrella scheme by KVIC and MSME providing financial assistance, subsidies on Khadi production and interest, and infrastructure support to Khadi institutions and artisans.

Collateral-free loans up to ₹20 lakh for micro and small non-farm businesses

Collateral-free business loan ₹10–₹20 lakh for micro-enterprises with strong repayment track record

StartinUp, run by SIIC IIT Kanpur, gives DPIIT-registered startups in Uttar Pradesh INR 17,500 a month for one year, a prototyping grant up to INR 5 Lakh and marketing seed capital.

Grants from the Global Fund for Community Foundations to strengthen community-philanthropy organizations globally, focusing on their grantmaking, governance, and fund development.

Funding up to ₹15 lakhs with 12-month incubation at TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad for Indian startups developing autonomous navigation, robotics, AI-driven mobility, and connected systems solutions.

A 9-month MedTech incubation program by IIITD-IC, uniting early-stage founders, mentors, clinical partners, and investors, offering grants up to ₹15 lakhs and extensive support.

Co-investment of ₹12 Lakh to ₹15 Lakh for DeepTech and Community-Based startups in India, on the same pre-money terms as your lead investor.

Loans up to ₹15 lakh at 6-8% interest for Backward Classes entrepreneurs with family income up to ₹3,00,000, covering up to 85% of project cost, across India.