UDBHAV 2.0 Program
By IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre
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Quick Answer
A six-month, no-cost incubation program for blockchain-driven startups in Uttar Pradesh, supported by the Government of UP and Microsoft, offering mentorship, infrastructure, and commercialization …
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh
- Registrations needed
- DPIIT recognition
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 January 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
UDBHAV 2.0 is a six-month, no-cost incubation program launched under the Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Technology (CoE-BT) at IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML EIC).
The program is a flagship initiative supported by the Government of Uttar Pradesh under the StartInUP Policy, with Microsoft as the Technology Partner. It is designed to accelerate blockchain-driven startups across Uttar Pradesh by enabling founders to build, validate, and scale real-world blockchain use cases.
Selected startups gain access to IIML EIC’s incubation ecosystem, co-working infrastructure, expert mentorship, capacity building, product validation, commercialisation support, and networking opportunities aimed at global expansion readiness.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre, usually written IIML EIC, is the incubator set up by IIM Lucknow at its Noida campus in Sector 62. It is a registered Section 8 not-for-profit company, and it says it is supported by NSTEDB at the Department of Science & Technology,…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
No-cost incubation program (no fees charged for participation). Grant funding amount not specified.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
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- 2
Line up your documents
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- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of the UDBHAV 2.0 Program?
The program runs for six months.
Is there any cost to participate?
No, it is a no-cost incubation program.
Who is eligible to apply?
Startups must be DPIIT-registered, registered in Uttar Pradesh, have at least 51% equity held by founders, and be actively engaged in developing blockchain-based use cases.
What support does the program provide?
Selected startups get access to IIML EIC's incubation ecosystem, co-working infrastructure, expert mentorship, capacity building, product validation, commercialization support, and networking opportunities aimed at global expansion readiness.
Who are the supporting partners?
The program is supported by the Government of Uttar Pradesh under the StartInUP Policy, with Microsoft as the Technology Partner.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
