UP Deep-Tech Enhanced Grant Top-Up
By Government of Uttar Pradesh
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Quick Answer
Deep-tech startups recommended by a UP Centre of Excellence can have their Prototype or Seed Grant doubled.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Government of Uttar Pradesh
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh
About this grant
The Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026 lets a deep-tech startup claim more than the standard Prototype Grant or Seed Capital Assistance.
If your proposal is rigorously evaluated and recommended by the concerned Centre of Excellence (CoE), Deep Tech Hub or Innovation Hub, the approved incentive amount can be increased up to twice the standard startup incentive, subject to approval by the Programme Implementation Unit (PIU).
This is a top-up on an existing grant rather than a separate application: you apply for the Prototype Grant or the Seed Grant, and the CoE recommendation is what unlocks the enhanced amount. The policy expresses the benefit as a multiple of the standard incentive and does not state a rupee ceiling of its own.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
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…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
The approved Prototype Grant or Seed Grant is increased up to twice the standard startup incentive. The policy states the enhancement as a multiple rather than a rupee figure, so what you receive depends on which standard grant you qualify for and on what the PIU approves. The route runs through a Centre of Excellence, Deep Tech Hub or Innovation Hub, which also means technical evaluation and access to that institution.
- Disbursement
- Milestone Based
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
Proposals undergo rigorous evaluation by the concerned Centre of Excellence, Deep Tech Hub or Innovation Hub. Those recommended become eligible for enhanced financial assistance, with the increased amount subject to approval by the PIU.
Application Process
- 1
Apply for the base grant
Submit a Prototype Grant or Seed Grant application on the StartinUP portal.
You - 2
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much extra can I get?
The approved incentive amount can be increased up to twice the standard startup incentive. The policy states the benefit as a multiple and does not fix a separate rupee ceiling.
Is this a separate scheme?
No. It is an enhancement of the Prototype Grant or the Seed Grant, unlocked when a Centre of Excellence, Deep Tech Hub or Innovation Hub recommends your proposal.
Who has to recommend my proposal?
The concerned Centre of Excellence (CoE), Deep Tech Hub or Innovation Hub, after a rigorous evaluation. The enhanced amount is then subject to PIU approval.
Does it take equity?
No. It enhances a grant, so nothing is repaid and no equity is taken.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
