UP Startup Week PoC Work Order
By Government of Uttar Pradesh
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Quick Answer
Two startups per sector win a government work order of up to ₹15 lakh and ₹10 lakh to prove their concept at UP Startup Week.
- Funding amount
- ₹10 Lakhs – ₹15 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Government of Uttar Pradesh
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh
About this competition
Uttar Pradesh celebrates Startup Week every year. Startups are invited through an expression of interest in a set of selected sectors for a proof-of-concept opportunity with the state government.
A panel of government officials, industry players, investors, mentors and bankers evaluates the pitches. Two startups from each selected sector are chosen and awarded a work order — a maximum of INR 15 lakh for the first and INR 10 lakh for the second — to prove their concept.
The policy expects UP Startup Mission to extend a proof-of-concept opportunity to around 14 startups a year through Startup Week. Unlike a grant, this is paid work: you deliver the concept the department wants tested.
Eligibility
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Organizers
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…
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- Amount
- ₹10 Lakhs – ₹15 Lakhs
What You Get
A work order from the Government of Uttar Pradesh worth a maximum of ₹15 lakh for the first selected startup in a sector and ₹10 lakh for the second, to build and prove a proof of concept. Because it is a work order rather than a grant, it doubles as a government reference customer. Selection also puts you in front of the evaluation panel of officials, industry players, investors, mentors and bankers.
- Disbursement
- Milestone Based
- Cohort size
- 14 startups
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
Startups are invited through an expression of interest in selected sectors. A panel of government officials, industry players, investors, mentors and bankers evaluates each pitch or idea, and two startups per selected sector are chosen for a work order.
Application Process
- 1
Respond to the EoI
Apply through the Startup Week expression of interest in a selected sector.
You - 2
- 3
- 4
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the work order worth?
A maximum of INR 15 lakh for the first selected startup in a sector and INR 10 lakh for the second.
How many startups are selected?
Two from each selected sector. The policy expects around 14 startups a year to get a proof-of-concept opportunity through Startup Week.
Is this a grant?
No. It is a work order to prove a concept, so it is paid work for the state government rather than grant-in-aid.
Who evaluates the pitch?
A panel that includes government officials, renowned industry players, investors, mentors and bankers.
How do I apply?
Through the expression of interest issued for that year's Startup Week, in one of the sectors selected for that edition.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
