StartinUP Incentives (UP Startup Policy 2026)
Under UP Startup Policy 2026: sustenance allowance, a one-time prototype grant and seed capital for StartinUP-registered startups, plus free incubation for up to two years.
Who can apply
- DPIIT-recognised startup
- Registered and recognised on the StartinUP portal (Uttar Pradesh)
What you get
- Sustenance allowance ₹20,000/month for 2 years
- Prototype grant up to ₹10 lakh
- Seed capital up to ₹15 lakh
- Free incubation up to 2 years at recognised incubators/CoEs
Under UP Startup Policy 2026: sustenance allowance, a one-time prototype grant and seed capital for StartinUP-registered startups, plus free incubation for up to two years. Rolling. Detailed operational guidelines are published on the UP Startup Mission portal.
Quick answers
What is the last date to apply for StartinUP Incentives (UP Startup Policy 2026)?
There is no fixed deadline; applications are accepted on a rolling basis or in periodic calls.
How much funding does StartinUP Incentives (UP Startup Policy 2026) offer?
₹20K/month for 2 yrs + up to ₹10L prototype + up to ₹15L seed.
Does StartinUP Incentives (UP Startup Policy 2026) take equity?
No. It is non-dilutive — founders keep full ownership.
Who can apply for StartinUP Incentives (UP Startup Policy 2026)?
DPIIT-recognised startup; registered and recognised on the StartinUP portal (Uttar Pradesh).
Who runs StartinUP Incentives (UP Startup Policy 2026)?
Govt of Uttar Pradesh, for startups in Uttar Pradesh.
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