Knowledge Hub

Knowledge Hub

StartInUP Ecosystem

Startup Knowledge Hub

Your Gateway to the Uttar Pradesh Startup Ecosystem. Uttar Pradesh is emerging as one of India's fastest-growing startup ecosystems, supported by the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026, a growing network of incubators, Centres of Excellence, investors and industry partners. Through StartInUP, innovators and entrepreneurs can access funding support, incubation, mentorship, government schemes, networking opportunities and market access programmes.

Have an Innovative Idea?

Transform your innovation into a scalable business enterprise with government support.

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Empowering Innovators

Start Your Startup Journey

Whether you are a student, entrepreneur, researcher, innovator, freelancer or business owner, Uttar Pradesh offers a supportive ecosystem to transform innovative ideas into successful enterprises.

Your Startup Journey
1
Idea
2
Registration
3
Recognition
4
Incubation
5
Funding
6
Market Access
Scale Up
Step-by-Step Onboarding

Register Your Startup

To avail benefits under the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026, startups must obtain recognition from Startup India and register on the StartInUP Portal.

Step 01

Register Your Business

Register as one of the eligible business entities:

  • Private Limited Company
  • Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
  • Partnership Firm
  • Cooperative Society
Step 02

Obtain DPIIT Recognition

Apply for national level recognition on Startup India Portal.

Startup India Portal
Step 03

Register on StartInUP

Apply for Uttar Pradesh Startup recognition & incentives.

StartInUP Portal
Step 04

Explore Incentives

Unlock state grants, sustenance allowance & seed capital.

Explore Incentives
Policy & Financial Framework

Explore UP Startup Policy 2026 & Funding

The policy offers comprehensive financial and ecosystem support through Sustenance Allowance, Grants, Capital, and specialized Deep-Tech mechanisms.

Early Stage Startups

  • Sustenance Allowance: ₹20,000 per month for 2 years
  • Prototype Grant: Up to ₹10 Lakh
  • Seed Capital: Up to ₹15 Lakh

Growth Stage Startups

  • Matching Grant: Up to ₹5 Crore
  • Accelerator Support: Scale-up mentorship
  • Interest Subvention: Financial relief

Deep-Tech Startups

  • Enhanced Grants: Specialized tech funding
  • Patience Capital: Up to ₹40 Crore
  • Compute Power Support: Reimbursement
  • R&D Support: Matching Grants

Find an Incubator

Startups can access mentoring, office space, industry connect, investor access and business support through recognized incubators across Uttar Pradesh.

State & Central Initiatives

Government Schemes & Programmes

Access tailored startup schemes offered by both Government of Uttar Pradesh and Government of India.

Uttar Pradesh Startup Schemes

State Government

Explore all startup-focused schemes and incentives offered by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

Suggested Schemes
  • UP Startup Policy 2026 Incentives
  • Deep-Tech Startup Support
  • Women-led Startup Benefits
  • Purvanchal & Bundelkhand Incentives
  • Startup Event Support
  • Innovation Grants
Explore State Schemes

Central Government Startup Schemes

Government of India

Explore flagship Government of India programmes and national initiative funds.

Suggested Schemes
  • Startup India Seed Fund (SISFS)
  • Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS)
  • Credit Guarantee Scheme
  • MAARG Mentorship Platform
  • BHASKAR Platform
  • SAMRIDH Scheme
  • Atal Innovation Mission
  • NIDHI Programme
  • Biotechnology Ignition Grant
Intellectual Property (IP) Support

Protect and commercialize your innovation through patents, trademarks, copyrights and quality certifications.

Government Procurement & GeM

Government departments can become early customers for innovative startups with relaxations under GeM procurement norms.

Knowledge Hub

Startup Learning Resources

Access practical resources to help build and scale your startup enterprise.

Startup Registration Guide Funding Support Framework Resource Library & Templates Investors Network Mentors & Experts Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Engage & Participate

Events & Opportunities

Participate in ecosystem events, challenges and investor meets.

Startup Week Startup Express Startup Mela Hackathons Grand Challenges Boot Camps Investor Connect

Connect with industry leaders, pitches to venture capitalists, and compete in state-wide innovation hackathons.

Upcoming Events Calendar
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Direct Links

Quick Access Directory

Instant access to key portals, state and central scheme links.

I Want To... Resource Link
Register my Startup Click here
Get DPIIT Recognition Click here
Explore UP Startup Policy Click here
Find an Incubator Click here
Explore State Schemes Click here
Explore Central Schemes Click here
Learn About Funding Click here
Access Startup Resources Click here
Read FAQs Click here
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