UP Startup Networking Grant — 50% Event Cost Reimbursement up to ₹2 Lakh

The UP Startup Networking Grant is a reimbursement scheme from the Government of Uttar Pradesh, operating under the state's startup policy. Its purpose is straightforward: make it affordable for recognised Uttar Pradesh startups to be present at the conferences, trade shows, investor meets and summits where visibility and connections are won, whether those events take place in India or overseas.

Founders often skip worthwhile events because the bills stack up — delegate passes, flights, hotel nights. This scheme returns part of that outlay, working on the logic that exposure helps a young company find customers, partners and capital, and keeps it current with where its industry is heading.

Support arrives as a subsidy, so nothing is surrendered in equity and nothing has to be repaid. The programme runs on a rolling basis with no fixed closing date, and it pairs cash back with the networking value of actually being in the room.

• 50% of event attendance costs reimbursed by the Government of Uttar Pradesh
• Up to ₹50,000 for national events and up to ₹2 Lakh for international ones
• Rolling applications — no fixed deadline
• Open to startups recognised under the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy
• A subsidy, so no equity is taken and nothing is repaid

Eligibility turns on two things: who you are, and what you attended.

• Recognition: your startup must be officially recognised under the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy. Companies outside that recognition cannot claim.
• Event: attendance must be at a recognised national or international conference, event, trade show or summit that fits the scheme's objectives.
• Actual spend: you must have genuinely paid to attend — the scheme reimburses real, documented costs rather than issuing a flat payout.

UP Startup Networking Grant — 50% Event Cost Reimbursement up to ₹2 Lakh is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

UP Startup Networking Grant — 50% Event Cost Reimbursement up to ₹2 Lakh accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.

The grant puts money back into your account after an eligible event.

• 50% reimbursement of the actual cost you incurred to attend.
• Up to ₹50,000 for national conferences and events.
• Up to ₹2 Lakh for international conferences and events.
• What it covers: registration fees, travel, and accommodation where it is directly tied to attending the event.
• How it is paid: as a subsidy, so there is no equity dilution and no debt to service.

Since half the bill stays with you, plan to co-finance the remaining 50% of the expense yourself.

UP Startup Networking Grant — 50% Event Cost Reimbursement up to ₹2 Lakh is offered by Government of Uttar Pradesh, a government body. As a government-backed subsidy, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.

Assessment here is administrative rather than competitive — there is no pitch round to win.

• Screening: your application is checked to confirm the startup is registered under the UP Startup Policy and that the event attended aligns with the programme's objectives.
• Document review: a committee or designated authority examines your proof of attendance and expense invoices against the grant guidelines.
• Decision: if every condition set out in the policy is satisfied, the reimbursement is approved.
• Disbursal: the approved amount is paid into the startup's bank account.

Nothing is ranked or scored against other applicants; eligibility and paperwork decide the outcome.

Before you apply to UP Startup Networking Grant — 50% Event Cost Reimbursement up to ₹2 Lakh, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.

UP Startup Networking Grant — 50% Event Cost Reimbursement up to ₹2 Lakh is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹2L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.