How to Apply for UP Startup Policy Additional Incentive — 50% Extra Seed & Prototype Grant

There is no standalone evaluation for this incentive. The claim is assessed as part of the review of the seed or prototype grant application it is attached to.

Applications are typically examined by a dedicated selection committee that brings together experts from relevant fields, government representatives and, in some cases, industry professionals from outside the government.

The committee looks at the strength of the proposal — its innovation potential and market viability — and at the specific basis on which the extra 50% is being claimed, whether that is founder background, registered office location or sector focus.

Shortlisted startups may be invited to make a presentation, attend an interview or take part in further discussions, both to verify their claims and to judge the overall merit of the project.

Final decisions rest on that combined review, with the objective of routing the incentive to ventures that fit the policy's inclusion and impact goals.