The State Of Uttar Pradesh Startup Ecosystem Report 2025

Uttar Pradesh is transforming into one of India’s most dynamic startup hubs, driven by a surge in entrepreneurship, digital adoption, and investor-friendly policies. The State of Uttar Pradesh Startup Ecosystem Report 2025 by Inc42 offers a deep dive into this remarkable shift, spotlighting the key trends, funding landscape, and policy interventions shaping the region’s innovation economy. With over 14,000 DPIIT-recognised startups, UP is now among India’s top five startup ecosystems, fostering growth across fintech, agritech, deeptech, and AI. Noida has emerged as a major funding hub, while cities like Lucknow and Kanpur are rapidly evolving as innovation centres. Supported by initiatives like StartInUP and a ₹1,000 Cr Fund-of-Funds, the state is accelerating entrepreneurial success. This report is an essential guide for founders, investors, and policymakers looking to navigate UP’s thriving startup ecosystem and capitalise on emerging opportunities. Download now to explore the future of innovation in Uttar Pradesh!

Uttar Pradesh is transforming into one of India’s most dynamic startup hubs, driven by a surge in entrepreneurship, digital adoption, and investor-friendly policies. The State of Uttar Pradesh Startup...View more

• 14K+

  Total DPIIT Recognised Startups

• $8.6 Bn+

  Total Funding Raised By Startups Since 2014

• INR 5K Crore+

  Fund-of-Funds Recommended To Government For Startups

• Noida

  Presents Potential To Be A Global Deeptech Hub

• 132 Mn+

  Total Number Of Internet Subscribers In The State

• 38X

  Increase In Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Between 2014 and 2024