UP Compute Power Reimbursement
By Government of Uttar Pradesh
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Quick Answer
Startups under the UP Startup Policy get 50% of annual data center and cloud spend above ₹50,000 reimbursed, up to ₹2 Lakhs per financial year.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹2L
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Provider
- Government of Uttar Pradesh
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh
About this subsidy
Startups under the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy can get reimbursement for actual expenses on data center and/or cloud services. You receive 50% of the amount spent above ₹50,000, up to ₹2 Lakhs per financial year. The benefit is non-repayable.
You need a minimum annual spend of INR 50,000 on these services to claim.
Eligibility
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Subsidy providers
The Government of Uttar Pradesh supports startups and businesses through a set of state policies, each run by a different department. This page covers the startup policy, which gives grants, reimbursements and free incubation to early startups, and the MSME, IT, food processing,…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹2L
What You Get
This incentive provides a significant financial boost to startups by offering reimbursement for actual expenses incurred on data center and/or cloud services. Startups can receive up to ₹2 Lakhs per financial year, which covers 50% of the amount spent above an initial threshold of ₹50,000. This non-repayable benefit helps reduce operational costs, freeing up capital for product development, market expansion, and talent acquisition. It's a direct cash benefit aimed at strengthening the technological backbone of burgeoning enterprises.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Application Process
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Review Guidelines
Thoroughly read the UP Startup Policy document to understand all eligibility criteria and claim procedures.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
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Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Program templates & documents
Files the program publishes for applicants — download these and apply in the prescribed format.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum reimbursement I can claim?
Eligible startups can claim a maximum reimbursement of INR 2 Lakhs per financial year for their data center and/or cloud service expenses.
What is the minimum annual spend required to claim this benefit?
To be eligible for this reimbursement, your startup must incur a minimum annual spend of INR 50,000 on data center and/or cloud services.
How is the reimbursement amount calculated?
The reimbursement will be 50% of the amount spent above INR 50,000, subject to a maximum limit of INR 2 Lakhs per financial year. For example, if you spend INR 150,000, the amount above INR 50,000 is INR 100,000, and 50% of that is INR 50,000 reimbursement.
Which types of expenses are covered under this incentive?
The incentive specifically covers actual expenses incurred on data center services and/or cloud services.
Is there a specific deadline to apply for this reimbursement?
This incentive is part of an ongoing policy and claims can typically be made on a rolling basis per financial year as expenses are incurred, provided the policy remains active. There isn't a single application deadline mentioned for this specific incentive.
What kind of entities are considered 'eligible startups' for this scheme?
While the policy document defines 'eligible startups', generally this refers to legally registered entities operating within Uttar Pradesh, such as Private Limited Companies, LLPs, OPCs, Partnerships, and Proprietorships. Specific definitions may be detailed in the full UP Startup Policy document.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
