UP Startup Policy 2026: Complete Guide
What Is the Policy?
The Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy, 2026 replaces the UP Startup Policy 2020 (First Amendment 2022) with a bigger fund and a new dedicated nodal agency — the UP Startup Mission, an autonomous body set up under the Societies Registration Act, taking over from UP Electronics Corporation Ltd. It runs under the IT & Electronics Department.
Key Incentives
| What | How Much |
|---|---|
| Startup Fund | ₹1,000 crore, for early-stage capital support |
| Seed funding | Up to ₹15 lakh (raised from ₹7.5 lakh); up to ₹50 lakh for projects of strategic importance |
| Prototype grant | Up to ₹10 lakh (doubled from the earlier policy) |
| Sustenance allowance | ₹20,000/month (raised from ₹17,500), for up to 2 years |
| Incubator/accelerator support | Capital and operational assistance for setting up and running incubators |
Eligibility
- DPIIT-recognised startup, meeting the age and turnover conditions of the DPIIT definition
- Typically incubated at a state-recognised incubator
- Incubators, accelerators, and Centres of Excellence are separately recognised and supported
Is There a Sector Focus?
The policy is sector-agnostic, but it prioritises emerging technologies aligned with the state's IT, electronics, and AI push.
How to Apply
- Get DPIIT recognition first — this is a gating condition for almost every benefit
- Associate with a state-recognised incubator
- Apply through the state startup portal, with the UP Startup Mission as the nodal agency
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a startup also claim MSME or IT policy benefits?
Yes, for dissimilar heads of assistance, subject to the policy's no-duplication rule — you can't claim the same head of expenditure twice under different policies.
Is there support for incubators, not just startups?
Yes — the policy supports establishing and operating incubators, including capital and operational assistance, and separately recognises accelerators and Centres of Excellence.
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Official portal: msme.up.gov.in Last reviewed: Aug 2026
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