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Startup recognition under Startup India hit a record in 2025-26, and Uttar Pradesh is among the leading states by number of recognised startups. This page covers DPIIT data and the incentives under the UP Startup Policy 2026.
DPIIT recognised more than 55,200 startups in 2025-26, the highest in a single year, up from more than 36,400 in 2024-25. The total crossed 2.23 lakh recognised startups by 31 March 2026, with over 23.36 lakh direct jobs reported (Ministry of Commerce & Industry, via PIB).
As per DPIIT, Uttar Pradesh is one of the five leading states by number of recognised startups and direct jobs. The state's 2026 policy routes most grants through recognised incubators.
Figures as published by the Government of India source linked against each year. We do not estimate or fill gaps.
Bars start at zero and are scaled to the largest value shown.
| Year | Value (number) |
|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 36,400+Source: PIB, 17 Apr 2026 (PRID 2253019) |
| 2025-26 | 55,200+Source: PIB, 17 Apr 2026 (PRID 2253019) |
What is not shown, and why: The same release gives two financial years; the 2023-24 count was not verified from an official source, so it is not shown.
The Uttar Pradesh policy that applies to this sector, with the main incentives as stated in the policy or on Invest UP. Rates, caps and eligibility conditions are summarised; the policy text and its guidelines decide each case.
Approved by the State Cabinet on 6 Jul 2026; five years from notification (replaces the 2020 policy)
| Incentive | Support (as per the policy) |
|---|---|
| Prototype grant | Up to ₹10 lakh |
| Seed capital | Up to ₹15 lakh (₹15–50 lakh case to case) |
| Matching grant | 50% of funds raised, up to ₹5 crore |
| Interest subvention | 4% on term loans up to ₹2 crore, for 3 years |
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