Uttar Pradesh approves Startup Policy 2026 and Data Centre Policy 2026

Key facts

• The Uttar Pradesh cabinet approved the Startup Policy 2026 and Data Centre Policy 2026 to strengthen the state's innovation ecosystem and digital infrastructure.
• The Startup Policy 2026 introduces a ₹1,000 crore Startup Fund, providing seed funding up to ₹15 lakh and up to ₹50 lakh for projects of strategic importance.
• The Uttar Pradesh Startup Mission has been established as an autonomous body, replacing UP Electronics Corporation Ltd as the nodal agency for startup implementation.
• The Startup Policy 2026 provides prototype grants of ₹10 lakh and a monthly sustenance allowance of ₹20,000 for two years, with special provisions for women entrepreneurs, economically weaker sections, persons with disabilities, transgender entrepreneurs, and startups in Purvanchal and Bundelkhand.
• The Data Centre Policy 2026 aims to attract investment exceeding ₹2 lakh crore and develop an additional capacity of 2 Gigawatts, with a focus on GPU-based infrastructure, energy efficiency, and sustainable development.