Uttar Pradesh Matching Grant on Funds Raised (Startup Policy 2026)

Open all year IT and Electronics Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh (UP Startup Mission) Uttar Pradesh

Grant

50% of funds raised, up to ₹5 crore (minimum raise ₹2 crore)

What it funds: State grant matching half of the investment a startup raises
Who can apply: StartinUP and DPIIT registered startup, or one with over half its operations in Uttar Pradesh
Raised at least ₹2 crore from a recognised national or international body or national mission
Not funded by the UP Startup Fund and not counting prize money
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply on the StartinUP portal after each funding round with investment proof
Best for: Early revenue, Growth stage
Run by: State governments

Uttar Pradesh ODOP Financing Assistance (Margin Money)25% of cost up to ₹6.25 lakh; up to ₹20 lakh on larger projects Open all year
Uttar Pradesh Startup Interest Subvention on Term Loans4% a year on term loans up to ₹2 crore, for 3 years Open all year
Uttar Pradesh Startup Networking and Event Grant (Startup Policy 2026)50% of cost, up to ₹50,000 national or ₹2 lakh international Open all year
Uttar Pradesh Startup PF and ESI Reimbursement (Startup Policy 2026)Employer PF and ESI contribution for 3 years Open all year
Uttar Pradesh Startup Prototype GrantUp to ₹10 lakh; 50% more for women, divyang, transgender, EWS, Purvanchal or Bundelkhand startups; up to double for deep tech Open all year
Uttar Pradesh Startup Sustenance Allowance₹20,000 a month for up to 2 years, paid quarterly Open all year
Uttar Pradesh Startup Grand ChallengesUp to ₹3 crore Closed

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