UP Startup Mission

UP Startup Mission is a government startup scheme in Lucknow, India. UP Startup Mission runs Uttar Pradesh's Startup Policy 2026–2031. Recognised startups in the state can get a sustenance allowance of ₹20,000 a month for up to two years, a prototype grant of up to ₹10 lakh, seed capital of up to ₹15 lakh (₹50 lakh in special cases) and a 50% matching grant of up to ₹5 crore on funds raised; deep-tech startups recommended by a CoE or U-Hub get up to twice the prototype and seed grants.

What it offers

• “Monthly Grant ₹20,000 / month Sustenance Allowance Provided for up to 2 years till the prototype stage, disbursed on a quarterly basis.” — startupmission.up.gov.in
• “One-Time Grant Up to ₹10 Lakhs Prototype Grant Disbursed in 2 tranches (70% advance, 30% reimbursement) for physical or software application prototypes.” — startupmission.up.gov.in
• “Up to ₹15 Lakhs Seed Capital Support For raw materials, hardware/software tools, trials, and marketing. (Special cases up to ₹50 Lakhs).” — startupmission.up.gov.in
• “50% matching grant for startups raising min ₹2 Crores from recognized national/international funds.” — startupmission.up.gov.in
• “50% extra bonus on Seed & Prototype grants for Women, Divyangjan, Transgender, EWS, or Purvanchal/Bundelkhand startups.” — startupmission.up.gov.in
• “U Hub ( Deep - Tech ) startups recommended by CoEs or U-Hub get up to twice the standard Prototype & Seed grants.” — startupmission.up.gov.in
• “Matching grant 50% of fund raised up to ₹5 Crores” — startupmission.up.gov.in

Who can apply

• “To avail incentives under the policy, a startup must be incorporated/ registered in Uttar Pradesh.” — startupmission.up.gov.in
• “However, startups not incorporated/ registered in Uttar Pradesh but having a production facility, service facility, or operational unit with more than 50% of their business operations within the State.” — startupmission.up.gov.in
• “Startups seeking to avail the incentives and benefits offered under the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026–2031 shall be required to register and obtain recognition on the StartinUP Portal” — startupmission.up.gov.in
• “DPIIT & StartinUP registered startups Sustenance support ₹20,000/month for 2 years” — startupmission.up.gov.in

Stages

Pre-seed, Seed

How to apply

Apply or read the rules on the official site.

About this listing

TrustList compiled this listing from UP Startup Mission's official pages in September 2026. The quotes above are its own words. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility rules change, so check the official site before you rely on them.