UP Compute Power Reimbursement
Government of Uttar Pradesh · Central government
UP Startup Policy reimburses eligible startups 50% of annual data centre and cloud costs above ₹50,000, capped at ₹2 lakh per financial year.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹2,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The Incentive for Compute Power operates under the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy, supporting the state's technology ecosystem. It offers financial assistance to startups for data centre and cloud services, reimbursing a substantial share of these infrastructure expenses. This reduces the operational load on businesses that depend on scalable computing resources to build and launch their products.
The Government of Uttar Pradesh provides this support to encourage the use of advanced computing without heavy financial pressure. The incentive targets tech-intensive startups that require dependable cloud capacity for development and deployment. It forms part of the state's broader effort to strengthen its startup community and position Uttar Pradesh as a centre for technological progress.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Private limited company, Limited liability partnership, One person company, Partnership firm, Sole proprietorship
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Uttar Pradesh
- Eligible startups only. - Must incur expenses on data centre and/or cloud services. - Minimum annual spend of INR 50,000 on these services is required to claim benefit.
How to apply
- Go through the complete Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy document to understand the eligibility criteria and the precise application instructions. - Spend on qualifying data center and/or cloud services, making sure your annual expenditure reaches the minimum of INR 50,000. - Assemble all required paperwork, such as invoices, proof of payment, and any other documents needed to validate your spending. - File your reimbursement request via the portal or nodal agency indicated in the UP Startup Policy. This generally entails completing a form and uploading the supporting evidence. - Wait for the concerned officials to check and process your claim. Once approved, the reimbursement is transferred directly to your startup's bank account.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum reimbursement I can claim?
Eligible startups may claim up to INR 2 Lakhs per financial year for expenses on data center and/or cloud services.
What is the minimum annual spend required to claim this benefit?
To claim this reimbursement, your startup must spend at least INR 50,000 per year on data center or cloud services.
How is the reimbursement amount calculated?
You will receive 50% of the amount spent above INR 50,000, up to a maximum of INR 2 Lakhs per financial year. For instance, spending INR 150,000 yields a reimbursement of INR 50,000 (50% of the INR 100,000 above the threshold).
Which types of expenses are covered under this incentive?
The incentive covers actual expenses incurred on data center services and/or cloud services.
Is there a specific deadline to apply for this reimbursement?
Claims under this incentive are accepted on a rolling basis during each financial year as expenses arise, subject to the policy remaining in force. No specific application deadline has been stated for this incentive.
What kind of entities are considered 'eligible startups' for this scheme?
The policy document defines 'eligible startups' as legally registered entities operating within Uttar Pradesh, including Private Limited Companies, LLPs, OPCs, Partnerships, and Proprietorships. Full details of the definition are available in the UP Startup Policy document.
Sectors
- Cloud Services
- Data Center
- Reimbursement
- Uttar Pradesh
- Startup Policy
Details last verified on 8 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.