StartInUP
Empowering UP Innovators
StartInUP is the flagship startup promotion initiative by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, designed to fuel high-impact innovation, empower early-stage entrepreneurs, and provide direct grant funding. In collaboration with Atal Incubation Centre - BIMTECH, founders receive world-class mentorship, state incentives, and fast-track seed disbursement.
₹17.5K
Monthly Sustenance
₹5L
Prototype Grant
₹7.5L
Seed Capital
₹10L
Patent Filing Support
Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath Unveiling the UP Startup Policy
A historic milestone catalyzing entrepreneurial growth across 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh.
State Leadership & Ecosystem In Action
Glimpses from the state launch ceremony where the Government of Uttar Pradesh unveiled the comprehensive startup support framework with AIC-BIMTECH.
Keynote by Hon'ble CM Shri Yogi Adityanath
Addressing innovators, incubators, and investors, the Hon'ble Chief Minister articulated the roadmap to make Uttar Pradesh a 1-Trillion Dollar economy powered by youth innovation and startup growth.
Official UP Startup Policy Release
Unveiling the official StartInUP policy guidelines that mandate direct capital grants, sustenance allowances, seed funding, and comprehensive incubation for eligible ventures in the state.
Government & Incubation Leadership
Key ministers, senior bureaucrats from the Department of IT & Electronics, and AIC-BIMTECH leadership assembled on stage, reaffirming collaborative commitment to supporting grassroots founders.
Accelerating Innovation Across Uttar Pradesh
StartInUP is the state-wide flagship startup support mechanism instituted by the Government of Uttar Pradesh to foster an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable entrepreneurial environment. The policy provides financial support, mentorship, and operational assistance across every stage of a startup's lifecycle.
Atal Incubation Centre - BIMTECH, supported by AIM, NITI Aayog, serves as a designated host and partner incubator under StartInUP. Having supported 500+ startups and accelerated over 100+ high-growth ventures, AIC-BIMTECH assists founders in securing state government grants, refining product-market fit, and accessing top-tier investor syndicates.
Early-Stage Ideation
Support for validating novel concepts with monthly sustenance stipends and prototype development assistance.
MVP & Prototyping
Grants to build minimum viable products, conduct testing, and deploy early pilots with real users.
Commercial Seed Stage
Substantial financial backing for sales acceleration, marketing channels, and go-to-market strategies.
IP Protection & Scale
Full reimbursement for domestic and global patent filings, safeguarding intellectual assets.
StartInUP Financial & Ecosystem Support Matrix
Discover structured financial grants, intellectual property incentives, and ecosystem resources available for registered ventures.
Monthly Sustenance Allowance
- Monthly stipend provided to eligible founders for up to 1 year.
- Enables founders to pursue their venture full-time without financial distress.
- Enhanced allowance for women, divyangjan, and regional innovators.
Prototype Grant Support
- Direct grant to convert ideas into functional prototypes and proof-of-concepts.
- Covers component purchases, fab lab testing, simulation, and software tooling.
- Mentorship guidance by AIC-BIMTECH technical advisory board.
Seed Capital Assistance
- Capital for commercial rollout, customer acquisition, and marketing trials.
- Outreach support, brand building, digital marketing, and visibility.
- Assists ventures in preparing for subsequent angel and VC funding rounds.
Patent & IPR Reimbursement
- Up to INR 2 Lakhs reimbursement for Indian Patent filings.
- Up to INR 10 Lakhs reimbursement for International Patent filings.
- Complete assistance via AIC-BIMTECH in-house IPR Cell & legal partners.
Exhibition & Travel Grants
- Up to INR 50,000 reimbursement for leading National Exhibitions.
- Up to INR 1,00,000 reimbursement for recognized International Expos.
- Subsidized booth space, travel, and logistics facilitation.
Incubation & Co-Working
- State-of-the-art incubation infrastructure & labs at AIC-BIMTECH.
- Over ₹50 Lakhs in cloud perks (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Zoho).
- Networking with corporate leaders, angel investors, and venture funds.
Enhanced Benefits for Women, Divyangjan & Regional Innovators
Startups founded or co-founded by women entrepreneurs, divyangjan, or transgender founders, as well as ventures based in the Purvanchal and Bundelkhand regions, are entitled to 50% higher sustenance allowance and priority consideration for seed grants.
Why Choose AIC-BIMTECH as Your Partner Incubator?
When applying on the StartInUP portal, selecting Atal Incubation Centre - BIMTECH unlocks an established ecosystem of mentors, corporate partners, and capital networks.
PRARAMBH Cohort Accelerator
Part of one of India's largest and most structured incubation cohorts, providing weekly masterclasses, milestone tracking, and product launch acceleration.
₹10Cr+ Funding Gateway
Beyond StartInUP, access Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), MSME Hackathon Grants, AIC Angel Syndicates, and VC Pitch Days.
150+ Industry Mentors
1-on-1 mentorship with seasoned entrepreneurs, CXOs, technology architects, and investors customized to your sector and market stage.
End-to-End Application Support
Dedicated AIC-BIMTECH portfolio team assists you in drafting project reports, pitch decks, and fulfilling all state documentation requirements.
Corporate & Market Access
Direct pilot opportunities with leading corporate partners, academic institutions, state departments, and international innovation bridges.
Soft Infra & Tech Perks
Complimentary cloud server credits (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure), legal desk, CA/CS compliance advisory, and intellectual property filings.
How to Apply for StartInUP via AIC-BIMTECH
Follow these 4 structured steps on the government portal to submit your proposal with AIC-BIMTECH as your recognized incubation partner.
Visit StartInUP Portal
Navigate to the official Uttar Pradesh government portal at startinup.up.gov.in and register your venture.
Complete Application Form
Fill in your startup profile, incorporation/DPIIT details, problem statement, solution deck, and requested grant category.
Select AIC-BIMTECH
In the incubator selection dropdown, choose "Atal Incubation Centre - BIMTECH" as your Host / Associated Incubator.
Screening & Disbursement
Our evaluation committee reviews your application, conducts screening, and forwards approved ventures for grant disbursement.
Ready to Accelerate Your Startup with State Grants?
Submit your proposal on the official StartInUP portal and select AIC-BIMTECH as your incubation partner to access funding, mentorship, and extensive infrastructure.