Uttar Pradesh Royalty Based R&D Matching Grant for Deep Tech Startups (Startup Policy 2026)

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

Grant plus other support

Up to 40% of verified R&D spend

What it funds: Matches up to 40% of verified R&D spend for deep tech startups, repaid only through royalty after revenue
Who can apply: Deep tech startup registered with StartinUP and DPIIT
Verified R&D expenditure
Repay 3% of revenue only after crossing ₹1 crore a year; nothing to repay if the product fails
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply on the StartinUP portal; deep tech proposals are evaluated through a Centre of Excellence or deep tech hub
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue stage
Sectors: DeepTech
Run by: State governments

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