UP Prototype Grant — ₹10 Lakh for StartinUP Registered Startups — Frequently Asked Questions

An eligible startup can receive a one-time Prototype Grant of up to ₹10 Lakhs (₹1,000,000). The amount is awarded for prototype development work, and the approved figure is what gets disbursed across the two tranches.

The grant is open to startups that are formally registered with StartinUP, the Uttar Pradesh government's startup portal. Registration on that portal is a mandatory prerequisite. The project itself must be aimed at developing a prototype, which includes standalone or technically advanced software applications.

It supports prototype development — both physical product prototypes and standalone or technically advanced software applications. The goal is to help a startup move its idea to a demonstrable stage, covering costs such as R&D, material procurement and testing along the way.

No. Applications for the UP Prototype Grant are accepted on a rolling basis, so the window stays open throughout the year. You can apply once your startup is registered on StartinUP and your prototype proposal is ready.

No. This is a one-time grant rather than an investment, so it is non-dilutive — you are not giving away equity or a stake in your company. There is also no repayment involved.

The policy specifies StartinUP registered startups, so registration with the state portal is the requirement that matters. DPIIT recognition is generally useful for Indian startups, but it is not named as a condition for this particular grant.

The scheme does not mention explicit industry restrictions. It is broadly applicable to innovative startups across sectors, as long as the work is focused on developing a prototype or a technically advanced software application.

It is released in two tranches. The first tranche of 70% of the approved amount is provided upfront so development can start, and the remaining 30% is disbursed on a reimbursement basis after the prototype is successfully completed and verified against the agreed milestones.

Supporting documents typically include your startup incorporation certificate, proof of StartinUP registration, team résumés, financial projections and any intellectual property documentation. You will also need a project proposal covering the problem statement, the solution, technical specifications, timeline, budget breakdown and expected impact.

Start by registering your startup on the StartinUP portal, since that is the prerequisite for eligibility. Once registered, log in to the application portal under the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy framework, complete the application form with details of your team and proposed project, submit your full project proposal and upload the supporting documents. The registration entry point is https://startinup.up.gov.in/Registration.

UP Prototype Grant — ₹10 Lakh for StartinUP Registered Startups is offered by Government of Uttar Pradesh, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.