Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh Lead in Startup Ecosystem
Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh are both doing great things to help new businesses grow.
Uttarakhand got a special award for being a leader in helping startups.
They have good rules and support for young people with new ideas.
Uttar Pradesh is building special centers to help startups in areas like technology and medicine.
These centers give startups money, training, and access to experts.
Both states are working hard to make sure new businesses can succeed and create jobs.
Uttarakhand awarded 'Leader' status in the 5th Edition of the 'States' Startup Ecosystem Ranking.
Uttar Pradesh is developing seven Centres of Excellence for startups with a total funding of ₹27.18 crore.
Centres of Excellence focus on sectors like blockchain, medical electronics, AI, 5G/6G, additive manufacturing, and drone technology.
Uttarakhand's government supports startups with favorable policies and a strong ecosystem.
Uttar Pradesh's Centres of Excellence provide incubation support, skill development, and access to world-class laboratories and mentorship.
- Who
- Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh governments
- What
- Recognized for developing robust startup ecosystems
- When
- On National Startup Day and ongoing initiatives
- Where
- Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- For promoting innovation, research, technological development, and employment generation
Uttarakhand's Approach
Uttar Pradesh's Approach
Focus Areas
Uttarakhand's Approach
Favorable policies, simple processes, and strong ecosystem to promote startups.
Uttar Pradesh's Approach
Seven Centres of Excellence focusing on blockchain, medical electronics, AI, 5G/6G, additive manufacturing, and drone technology.
Support Mechanisms
Uttarakhand's Approach
Government support at every level for youth innovation.
Uttar Pradesh's Approach
Incubation support, skill development, employment opportunities, and access to world-class laboratories and mentorship.
Funding and Infrastructure
Uttarakhand's Approach
Not explicitly mentioned in the articles.
Uttar Pradesh's Approach
Grant-in-aid of up to ₹10 crore over five years, seed funding of up to ₹75 lakh, and high-end infrastructure.
- Award
- Leader status in Startup India Ranking
- Ranking Edition
- 5th Edition
- Presenting Department
- Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
- Ministry
- Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Recognition Occasion
- National Startup Day
- Recipient Department
- Uttarakhand Industries Department
- Key Policies
- Favorable policies, simple processes, strong ecosystem
- Support Focus
- Youth innovation and support at every level
- Centres of Excellence
- Seven in Uttar Pradesh
- Total Funding Released
- ₹27.18 crore
- Focus Sectors
- Blockchain, medical electronics, AI, 5G/6G, additive manufacturing, drone technology
- Supporting Institutions
- IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, IIM Lucknow, STPI Lucknow, AKGEC Ghaziabad
- Grant-in-Aid
- Up to ₹10 crore over five years
- Seed Funding
- Up to ₹75 lakh
- Startup Incubation
- 100 startups over five years in blockchain
