Uttar Pradesh Startup PF and ESI Reimbursement (Startup Policy 2026)

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

Reimbursement

Employer PF and ESI contribution for 3 years

What it funds: State pays the employer share of PF and ESI for startup employees for three years
Who can apply: Startup registered with StartinUP
Company not more than 3 years old on the date of application
Employees on payroll with employer contribution under ₹21,000 each
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply on the StartinUP portal; employee data is checked with PF and ESI records
Best for: Early revenue, Growth stage
Run by: State governments

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 Seed Capital GrantUp to ₹15 lakh in 2 tranches; up to ₹50 lakh case by case Open all year
Uttar Pradesh Startup Sustenance Allowance₹20,000 a month for up to 2 years, paid quarterly Open all year
Mukhyamantri Yuva Swarozgar Yojana (MYSY) Margin Money, Uttar Pradesh25% of project cost: up to ₹6.25 lakh (industry), ₹2.5 lakh (service) Open all year
Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan (CM-YUVA), Uttar PradeshLoan up to ₹5 lakh at 0% interest, plus 10% margin money grant Open all year
Uttar Pradesh Micro and Small Industries Technology Upgradation Scheme50% of machine cost, up to ₹5 lakh. Plus 5% interest subsidy for 5 years. Open all year

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