- Maximum benefit
- Prototype grant up to ₹10 lakh plus seed capital up to ₹15 lakh (up to ₹50 lakh case by case)
- Who can apply
- Micro, Small, Medium enterprises, for specific activities only
- Status
- Open; confirm the status before you apply
Is UP Startup Policy 2026 open? Key facts at a glance
UP Startup Policy 2026 (Uttar Pradesh): Prototype grant up to ₹10 lakh plus seed capital up to ₹15 lakh (up to ₹50 lakh case by case).
Last verified: 20 Oct 2026. How we check our information
| Status | Open. Confirm the status before you apply (see the note on this page). |
|---|---|
| Level | Uttar Pradesh State scheme |
| Type of benefit | Grants, Sustenance Allowance, Seed Capital and Reimbursements |
| Maximum benefit | Prototype grant up to ₹10 lakh plus seed capital up to ₹15 lakh (up to ₹50 lakh case by case) |
| Project cost range | Not applicable |
| Who can apply | Micro, Small, Medium enterprises (Manufacturing, Service, Trading). Only for: Only for DPIIT- and StartinUP-registered startups incorporated in Uttar Pradesh and incubated at a StartinUP-recognised incubator (scaling-stage startups are exempt from incubation). |
| Implementing agency | Department of IT & Electronics, UP (UP Startup Mission / Programme Implementation Unit) |
| Where to apply | StartinUP portal |
| Official notification | Read the notification (PDF) |
| Last verified | 20 Oct 2026 · How we check |
What is UP Startup Policy 2026?
Uttar Pradesh’s startup policy, approved by the Cabinet on 6 July 2026; its English text was published on Invest UP (e-file I/1390840/2026, IT & Electronics Section-1).
It runs for five years from its notification and replaces the Startup Policy 2020 (First Amendment 2022) for new cases; cases pending under the 2020 policy had a one-time three-month option.
Startups get a sustenance allowance of ₹20,000 a month for two years until the prototype stage, a prototype grant of up to ₹10 lakh (70% upfront), seed capital of up to ₹15 lakh (₹15–50 lakh case by case) and a matching grant of 50% of funds raised, up to ₹5 crore, once they raise at least ₹2 crore.
Startups led by EWS, women, divyang or transgender founders (51% shareholding), those with a registered office in Purvanchal or Bundelkhand, and agri-tech, circular-economy and similar sectors get 50% more on the prototype and seed grants; deep-tech startups get up to twice those grants and patience capital.
Other support covers events, accelerator fees, quality certification and patents, a 4% interest subvention on term loans and employer PF/ESI reimbursement.
Selection is by the Startup Review Committee of Experts, the nodal agency and the Programme Implementation Unit, with payment by DBT; the unit’s selection and disbursement guidelines were not found yet.
What are the key benefits of UP Startup Policy 2026?
- Sustenance allowance of ₹20,000 a month for two years, until the prototype stage (clause 7.A.2).
- Prototype grant up to ₹10 lakh (70% upfront); seed capital up to ₹15 lakh, or ₹15–50 lakh case by case.
- Matching grant of 50% of funds raised, up to ₹5 crore (minimum raise ₹2 crore).
- 50% more on the prototype and seed grants for startups led by EWS, women, divyang or transgender founders (51% shareholding), with a registered office in Purvanchal or Bundelkhand, or in agri-tech, circular-economy and similar sectors.
- Events: 50%, up to ₹50,000 (national) and ₹2 lakh (international); accelerator fees: 75% up to ₹3 lakh, 50% up to ₹2 lakh or 50% up to ₹1 lakh by tier.
- Quality certification and patent cost: 100%, up to ₹50 lakh; 4% interest subvention on term loans up to ₹2 crore for three years; employer PF/ESI reimbursement for three years.
- Deep-tech startups: up to twice the prototype and seed grants, and patience capital (clause 7.A.3).
What could a unit get under UP Startup Policy 2026?
The ceiling the scheme sets. What a particular unit receives depends on its project cost, location and the conditions on this page, so no rupee figure is worked out here.
Up to the scheme’s limits: Prototype grant up to ₹10 lakh plus seed capital up to ₹15 lakh (up to ₹50 lakh case by case)
Illustrative only: this is the scheme’s maximum, not an estimate for your unit. Source: Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026 — approved by the Cabinet on 6 July 2026; English text on Invest UP (e-file I/1390840/2026, IT & Electronics Section-1). The notification number and date are not shown in the file.
Who can apply for UP Startup Policy 2026?
- A startup as defined by Government of India notification G.S.R. 108(E) of 4 February 2026 (incorporated within 10 years, turnover up to ₹200 crore; deep-tech 20 years and ₹300 crore), incorporated in Uttar Pradesh.
- Registered on DPIIT and on StartinUP.
- Incubated at a StartinUP-recognised incubator, with its recommendation; scaling-stage startups are exempt (clauses 7.A.1 and 10.1).
Eligible business types
MSME categories covered
Eligible industries
How do I apply for UP Startup Policy 2026?
- Apply on the StartinUP portal.
- The Startup Review Committee of Experts, then the nodal agency and the Programme Implementation Unit approve, and payment is by DBT (clause 7.A.4). The selection and disbursement guidelines are to be notified by the Programme Implementation Unit; confirm the current process with our expert team.
Apply at: StartinUP portal
Which documents are needed for UP Startup Policy 2026?
- Certificate of incorporation in Uttar Pradesh
- DPIIT startup recognition
- StartinUP registration
- Recommendation of a StartinUP-recognised incubator (not needed at the scaling stage)
- Shareholding proof (for the 50% higher grants)
Why are UP Startup Policy 2026 applications rejected?
- Not registered on DPIIT and StartinUP
- Not incubated at a StartinUP-recognised incubator, or no incubator recommendation
- Outside the startup definition (age or turnover)
- Not incorporated in Uttar Pradesh
Subsidy Setu's DPR preparation process addresses all common rejection points before filing.
Frequently asked questions about UP Startup Policy 2026
- Is UP Startup Policy 2026 open?
- It is listed as open, but confirm the status before you apply: The selection and disbursement guidelines that the policy says the Programme Implementation Unit will notify, and the policy’s notification number and date, were not found as of 20 October 2026. Confirm with our expert team before applying. Status last verified: 20 Oct 2026.
- Who can apply for UP Startup Policy 2026?
- Micro, Small, Medium enterprises (Manufacturing, Service, Trading). Only for: Only for DPIIT- and StartinUP-registered startups incorporated in Uttar Pradesh and incubated at a StartinUP-recognised incubator (scaling-stage startups are exempt from incubation).
- What is the maximum benefit under UP Startup Policy 2026?
- Prototype grant up to ₹10 lakh plus seed capital up to ₹15 lakh (up to ₹50 lakh case by case).
- How do I apply for UP Startup Policy 2026?
- 1. Apply on the StartinUP portal. 2. The Startup Review Committee of Experts, then the nodal agency and the Programme Implementation Unit approve, and payment is by DBT (clause 7.A.4). The selection and disbursement guidelines are to be notified by the Programme Implementation Unit; confirm the current process with our expert team. Apply at: StartinUP portal.
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