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Uttar Pradesh Reports 18,568 Active Startups, Nearly 8,000 Women-Led

Officials credit targeted startup policies, an IT push, incubators, university innovation hubs, new IT parks for the surge.

According to the government, the state has emerged as the fourth-largest startup ecosystem in the country. (For representation)

Overview

  • State officials said 18,568 startups are currently active across Uttar Pradesh, with nearly 8,000 led by women founders.
  • Startups now operate in all 75 districts across sectors including agri-tech, artificial intelligence, drones, and fintech, according to the government.
  • The administration cites its startup policy—offering mentorship, financial assistance, and technical support—along with a growing network of incubators and university innovation activity as key drivers.
  • Officials point to IT and electronics policies that are elevating Noida, Greater Noida, Lucknow, Kanpur, and Gorakhpur as hubs, with new IT parks aimed at attracting global investment.
  • According to the state government, Uttar Pradesh ranks as the country’s fourth-largest startup ecosystem and hosts eight unicorns and two soonicorns, while sector expert Rajat Srivastava says the state is poised to become a leading hub.