Lucknow, 27 August (APAC Media): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the Uttar Pradesh Startup Mission portal and unveiled the Booklet on the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy-2026.
The initiatives aim to strengthen the state’s startup ecosystem and create greater opportunities for young entrepreneurs.
During the launch, Adityanath highlighted the rapid expansion of India’s startup ecosystem, noting that the country had around 500 startups before 2014, compared with more than 2.5 lakh startups today.
Focus on Funding
Speaking at the event, the chief minister said the new initiatives would provide young people with funding, incubation support, and platforms to help transform their ideas into viable businesses and enable startups to scale.
Incentives Distributed for Entrepreneurial Support
The event also saw the distribution of Startup Incentive Cards to new and emerging entrepreneurs. Incentives worth more than Rs 3.42 crore were distributed among 107 startups, and Rs. 1.79 crore was provided to nine incubators. Recognition certificates were also presented to newly established incubators as part of efforts to expand the state’s incubation infrastructure.
U-Hub Roadmap Unveiled
A roadmap for U-Hub was also unveiled to further strengthen Uttar Pradesh’s startup ecosystem and create a more supportive environment for innovation, entrepreneurship, and business growth.
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