Uttar Pradesh under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is rapidly evolving into India’s startup and AI hub, thanks to proactive policies on skilling and entrepreneurship. The startup policy, coupled with the AI Pragya initiative, is meticulously crafting a future-ready economy.
Aiming to skill 10 lakh young people in AI and digital realms, the government is unlocking unprecedented job and business opportunities. This momentum is palpable in key hubs—Kanpur, Lucknow, Noida, and Varanasi—where startups are proliferating, revitalizing MSMEs and igniting youth-led ventures.
Supporting this growth, STPI’s 400 active units form the backbone of the tech ecosystem, while over 100 incubators are in the pipeline to nurture ideas into enterprises. Collaborations with tech behemoths Microsoft and Google ensure world-class training in modern digital competencies.
The province’s dominance in electronics manufacturing, holding 65% of national mobile production, is a game-changer. It energizes startups and MSMEs via expansive supply chains, generating jobs and bolstering local economies.
Enhancing future-proofing, AI labs are being established in 49 ITIs for practical education in AI, analytics, and digital tech, bridging the gap between academia and industry needs.
Exports from the IT-ITeS sector have crossed Rs 44,000 crore, underscoring UP’s emergence as a global tech contender with boundless potential ahead.