Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Lucknow Targets 50 AI Startups as HCLTech Expands Campus
Uttar Pradesh wants Lucknow to become a major place for artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the state will support at least 50 AI startups over the next five years.
He asked HCLTech to work with the government to build this technology community.
HCLTech has begun the second phase of its Lucknow campus, with an investment of about ₹500 crore.
The expansion is expected to create around 6,000 direct and indirect jobs.
It is planned to have room for about 5,000 seats.
HCLTech also plans to provide AI training to 1,000 students from local colleges.
The state says it is also developing technology facilities in other cities.
Yogi Adityanath said Uttar Pradesh aims to make Lucknow one of India’s leading AI innovation cities and support at least 50 AI startups over five years.
He urged HCLTech to partner with the state in developing an ecosystem for AI, semiconductors, cybersecurity, computing and deep technology.
HCLTech launched Phase 2 of its Lucknow IT City, with an investment of about ₹500 crore across 20 acres.
The expansion is planned to cover about 9.5 lakh square feet, include capacity for around 5,000 seats and create about 6,000 direct and indirect jobs.
HCLTech announced AI training for 1,000 local college students; Adityanath also cited state technology exports and plans for IT parks and deep-tech hubs.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and HCLTech, represented at the event by Chairperson Roshni Nadar Malhotra.
- What
- The state outlined a goal of supporting at least 50 AI startups in Lucknow, while HCLTech launched Phase 2 of its Lucknow IT City.
- When
- October 6; the articles do not specify the year.
- Where
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To develop Lucknow as an AI and deep-tech hub, expand career opportunities and encourage government-industry cooperation.
- AI startup target
- At least 50 AI-focused startups in Lucknow over five years.
- HCLTech Phase 2 investment
- About ₹500 crore.
- Expansion site and area
- About 20 acres and 9.5 lakh square feet.
- Expected employment
- Around 6,000 direct and indirect jobs.
- Planned capacity
- Around 5,000 seats.
- AI training
- Training program planned for 1,000 students from local colleges.
- IT and IT-enabled services exports
- Adityanath said exports had risen from around ₹12,000–15,000 crore a decade ago to more than ₹1 lakh crore; the state target is ₹2.5 lakh crore in four years.
- Electronics exports
- Adityanath said exports had risen from around ₹3,800 crore to ₹45,000 crore, with a target of ₹2 lakh crore by 2030.
Sources
UP govt aims to establish Lucknow among Indias leading AI innovation cities: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Announces India’s First AI City In Lucknow, Plans 50 AI Startups And A Strong Deep Tech Innovation Ecosystem | Video
