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Chaired by Hon'ble Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ji, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy-2026 to strengthen the state's innovation ecosystem and position Uttar Pradesh as a leading startup destination. The policy introduces a dedicated UP Startup Mission, a ₹1,000 crore Startup Fund to improve access to early-stage capital and a ₹400 crore corpus for the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) Innovation Hub. It also enhances seed funding, prototype development support, matching grants and provides special incentives for deep-tech, R&D-driven startups. By fostering stronger industry-academia collaboration and encouraging private investment, the policy aims to accelerate innovation, entrepreneurship and high-value employment across the state.

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