UP Standalone R&D Unit Reimbursement Scheme — Up to ₹10 Cr — Frequently Asked Questions

Your unit can claim a reimbursement of 25% of its eligible R&D expenditure, subject to a ceiling of ₹10 crore. The ₹10 crore figure is the maximum payable — the actual amount depends on how much eligible expenditure your project records.

The scheme is open to standalone R&D units that meet three core conditions: a minimum eligible capital investment of ₹20 crore, a clearly demarcated R&D facility, and official registration with the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR). Standalone R&D units are typically registered entities such as Private Limited Companies, LLPs, OPCs or Partnerships that are dedicated exclusively to research and development.

No. The scheme is rolling and always open, so there is no last date to submit a claim. That said, only 10 units can be supported across the whole policy period, so it pays to apply early rather than wait.

Yes. Recognition from the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research is a stated eligibility condition, and the reviewing departments verify it as part of the assessment. An application without DSIR registration would not meet the scheme's requirements.

It is released in three tranches rather than as a lump sum: 50% of the approved amount when the project is approved, 25% after three years, and the remaining 25% after five years. The later instalments are subject to the unit achieving the outcomes it committed to.

No. This is a reimbursement under an industrial incentive policy, not an equity investment, so the Government of Uttar Pradesh does not take a stake in your business. The support is non-dilutive.

The scheme is limited to 10 units over the entire policy period. That cap is what makes the assessment selective — applications are judged on compliance with policy conditions and the likely impact of the R&D activity.

You should prepare the documentation the policy sets out for claiming industrial incentives. In practice that includes a detailed project report, proof of the R&D expenditure being claimed, and the incorporation documents for your entity. Because eligibility also turns on capital investment and DSIR recognition, evidence supporting those points should be ready as well.

Claims are submitted to the designated authority of the Government of Uttar Pradesh as specified for industrial incentives in the state's policy document, and applications are handled through the Nivesh Mitra portal at https://niveshmitra.up.gov.in/. Before applying, review the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Investment & Employment Promotion Policy 2022 — Section 12.5.1 covers this particular incentive — and confirm your unit meets every eligibility condition. After submission, you will be contacted about the assessment and approval of your reimbursement claim.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for UP Standalone R&D Unit Reimbursement Scheme — Up to ₹10 Cr, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

UP Standalone R&D Unit Reimbursement Scheme — Up to ₹10 Cr is offered by Government of Uttar Pradesh, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.

Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.