Uttar Pradesh is developing a strong environment for new companies, supported by a variety of accelerators and incubators. These programs offer funding and guidance to help early-stage startups grow.

Key players like the SIDBI Innovation & Incubation Centre have backed over 130 ventures, while the IIML-Enterprise Incubation Centre has supported nearly 100. Others, such as TLabs, have made over 60 investments leading to more than 10 exits.

Below is our list of the best 9 accelerators and incubators in Uttar Pradesh.

Failory's Top 9 Picks

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1. TLabs

TLabs operates as a startup accelerator and early-stage seed fund, concentrating on India's internet and mobile technology ventures. They equip founders with crucial seed funding and mentorship to help transform innovative ideas into successful companies.

Year Founded2011
FoundersAbhishek Gupta
Investment AmountINR 30 Lakhs (~$36K USD)
Nº of Investments63
Nº of Exits11

Operating as a hybrid venture capital firm and incubator, AdvantEdge Founders backs early-stage startups with both funding and foundational support. Their model provides entrepreneurs with the necessary capital and hands-on guidance to navigate the initial stages of building a company.

Year Founded2015
FoundersKunal Khattar
Nº of Investments53
Nº of Exits8

As a flagship initiative from NASSCOM, 10,000 Start-Ups aims to scale technology entrepreneurship across India. They provide a massive support platform for early-stage tech companies, connecting them with funding, mentorship, and crucial industry networks.

Year Founded2013
FoundersPurnima Sambasivan
Nº of Investments39
Nº of Exits1

The SIDBI Innovation & Incubation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur provides a launchpad for startups in technology, engineering, and other interdisciplinary areas. They support these ventures with comprehensive incubation programs, angel investment, and business development guidance, leveraging the institute's robust R&D ecosystem.

Year Founded2000
Founders—
Nº of Investments134
Nº of Exits1

HealthStart champions mission-driven healthcare entrepreneurs as India's first accelerator dedicated to the sector. The program equips founders with essential capital, mentorship, and industry access to scale their HealthTech ventures.

Year Founded2014
FoundersPradeep K Jaisingh
Nº of Investments18
Nº of Exits1
Program TypeOnline
Duration (Weeks)16

Imperial Holdings functions as a hybrid investment firm and accelerator, equipping early-stage startups with capital and operational support. Their team of entrepreneurs and investors provides dedicated mentorship and network access to help portfolio companies achieve scale.

Year Founded2019
Founders—
Nº of Investments12
Nº of Exits1

As a pioneering university-based business incubator in India, Amity Innovation Incubator helps nurture technology-enabled startups from ideation to commercialization. They provide entrepreneurs with critical mentorship, infrastructure, and access to a vast academic and industry network to help build viable businesses.

Year Founded2008
FoundersAseem Chauhan
Nº of Investments26
Nº of Exits1

Supported by the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, the IIML-Enterprise Incubation Centre helps launch new business startups. The incubator provides companies with essential seed funding, office space, and mentorship to build a strong foundation for growth.

Year Founded2016
Founders—
Nº of Investments96
Nº of Exits—

Backed by the Indian government, Atal Incubation Centre - BIMTECH operates as a sector-agnostic incubator to foster growth for early-stage startups. They provide founders with essential seed funding, expert mentorship, and a strong network to help launch and scale their businesses.

Year Founded2018
Founders—
Nº of Investments2
Nº of Exits—