Meanwhile, across eChai
Lucknow dairy brand offering pure A2 Gir cow milk and bilona ghee. Headquartered in Lucknow.
Manish Chauhan, Swati Pandey
Producer of plant-based sugar substitutes (stevia and other extracts) offering partial and 100% sugar-reduction solutions for bakery, beverages, snacks, chocolates and Indian sweets; supplies 150+ companies.
Dr. Varun Garg, Aayush Garg, Dr. Ajay Shukla
App-based medical practice management and patient health-records (EHR) software with a digital health vault and Ayushman Bharat health-ID integration. Headquartered in Lucknow.
Gaurav Yadav, Kalpana Singh
Runs a School Quiz League program across 2,500+ schools emphasizing general awareness and life skills. Headquartered in Lucknow.
Rohit Manglik, Shashwat Vikram, Rahul Gupta, Anantharam Venkatesan
White-label SaaS test-series, question-bank and mock-exam engine for competitive-exam prep in multiple vernacular languages. Headquartered in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Rohit Manglik, Shashwat Vikram, Rahul Gupta, Anantharam Venkatesan
Online competitive-exam prep platform offering mock tests, live classes and study materials across 1,200+ exams in multiple vernacular languages; 2 crore+ users. Headquartered in Lucknow.
Abhishek Garg, Rahul Jadon
Hospitality-solutions provider offering menu conception, kitchen design and restaurant/hospitality consultancy. Headquartered in Lucknow.
Raj Yadav, Abhishek Singh, Gaurav Kumar
App-based expert-advisory and dual-channel rural distribution platform giving farmers last-mile access to agri-inputs via village-level entrepreneurs. Headquartered in Lucknow.
Amar Nath Bansal, Praveen Kumar Singh
E-commerce platform for genuine pharmaceutical, health, fitness and beauty products at discounted prices. Headquartered in Lucknow.
Durgesh Nandan, Saurabh Jaiswal
Provides financial and welfare services to auto-rickshaw drivers through 'Bachat Mitra' kiosks covering education, healthcare, insurance, loans and welfare schemes. Headquartered in Lucknow.
Lucknow-based EV manufacturer producing e-rickshaws, e-autos, e-scooters and e-loaders with Li-ion batteries. Headquartered in Lucknow.
Ahmad Faraaz, Sashakt Tripathi, Harshit Awasthi
Builds high-altitude, balloon-assisted stratospheric drones (33,000-164,000 ft) as a low-cost alternative to some satellite operations; pivoted from a space-education SaaS platform to defence/space-tech dron...
Digital media, IoT, e-governance, business development; broadly sector-agnostic Tier-2 startups. Pre-seed / seed / early stage. Positions itself as a platform connecting Tier-2 (esp. Lucknow) founders with HNIs; no specific portfolio dea...
Sector-agnostic disruptive/early-stage startups; India and international; women-founder focus via Aarti Gupta's FICCI FLO role. Early stage (direct early-stage investments), plus multi-asset (PE/VC/public). Direct early-stage portfolio n...
Media, real estate, hosiery (operating interests); startups sector-agnostic via Anikarth Ventures. Multi-stage; public markets, PE, VC, and direct early-stage. Invests both as an LP into funds and directly via Anikarth Ventures; specific...
Enterprise applications, high-tech, deeptech, broad tech. Pre-seed / seed. ~121 startups supported; 23 seed investments (avg ~$103K); portfolio incl. Simulanis, Constems-AI, RootsGoods; latest a ~$17.3K seed in PrepAud (July 2025). Inves...
Tech, deeptech, IT/software, student and early founders. Idea / pre-seed / seed. Incubatees incl. Bookshlf, Quordnet Academy, Cityz Vibes, Shishu Connect, Codemate; disburses SISFS grants and UP-state seed support rather than large equit...
MSME, financial inclusion, broad; sector-agnostic via empaneled AIFs. Fund-of-Funds (invests into AIFs, which invest across stages); does not typically write direct startup cheques. Manages the Govt of India Rs 10,000 Cr Fund of Funds fo...
Startups/early-stage tech, manufacturing SMEs, agri, financial inclusion, social ventures. Early-stage tech and SMEs. Manages Ubharte Sitaare Fund, Atmanirbhar Startup Fund, Assam/Tripura Startup VC Funds, (past) Samridhi Fund, India Opp...
Sector-agnostic; priority to UP-based startups via empaneled AIFs. Fund-of-Funds (invests into SEBI-registered AIFs, which back startups). Rs 1,000 Cr corpus under UP IT & Startup Policy; does not invest directly into startups, participa...
Sector-agnostic; UP-registered startups. Idea / pre-seed / seed (grants, not equity). Provides sustenance allowance (~Rs 17,500/month for 1 yr), up to Rs 5 lakh prototype support, up to Rs 7.5 lakh seed capital per startup via ~63 recogn...
Digital media, tech, Tier-2 startups. Pre-seed / seed / early stage. Founder/lead of Lucknow Angel Network; prior operator background (raised 150,000 GBP seed + $1.1M Series A for own startup). Specific angel cheques not publicly listed ...
IT/tech and student entrepreneurship. 4-week Startup School accelerator, end-to-end startup assistance, mentorship (team of IIT/IIM alumni). ~17 startups supported nationally; 6 Startup School cohorts across Hyderabad + Lucknow; national...
IT/ITeS, FinTech, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Agriculture, Food & Beverages; AI/ML, Biotech, Medical Devices. End-to-end mentorship and incubation, funding access, investor/customer/partner community, ~10,000 sq.ft. incubation space. ~48-...
Education/EdTech & Social Impact (Lucknow node); broader Amity network is sector-agnostic tech. Incubation space (~5,000 sq.ft.), mentorship, DST-backed support, virtual incubation program. 47 startups supported at Lucknow node (StartinU...
Sector-agnostic: DeepTech, AgriTech, HealthTech, AI/ML, FinTech, Quantum, EdTech, sustainable textiles, logistics, software. Expert mentorship, university research infrastructure, funding networks, market linkage; ~13,596 sq.ft. incubati...
Multi-sector / sector-agnostic. Incubation ecosystem, mentorship, innovation challenges, ~10,500 sq.ft. space. 38-41 startups supported (active since 2021)
Agriculture, AI, Analytics, Chemicals, Education, Renewable Energy, Green Technology. On-campus incubation space, mentorship, research/entrepreneurship support. 19 startups incubated; headed by Prof. Amritanshu Shukla
Sector-agnostic tech/engineering; student startups. Funding/grants, lab/workshop/library access, mentorship, VC and expert networking, legal advisory. 28 startups incubated (since 2022); Bharatwork (AI labor-booking platform) won AKTU St...
Tech/IT, deep tech, student and faculty ventures. Financial and technical assistance, incubation space, mentorship (started Dec 2020). 16 startups incubated (since 2022); portfolio includes Bookshlf, Quordnet Academy, Cityz Vibes, Shishu...
Multi-sector; management/innovation-led ventures. Incubation, mentorship, entrepreneurship development (NEO program)
Multi-sector / sector-agnostic (unknown specialization). Incubation space (library building), mentorship, startup support (incorporated Apr 2022)
~13,045 sq ft, ~350 seats; premium, professional, founder-focused; reached full occupancy in ~5 months. High-speed fiber WiFi, 2/4-wheeler parking, pantry, power backup, coffee/tea, meeting rooms, printer, charging stations, AC, security...
Large; collaborative, startup/freelancer-heavy community; 5-yr+ long-term tenants. 20+ meeting/conference rooms, private cabins, high-speed internet, parking, security cameras. One of the most-reviewed independents in Lucknow; regular st...
~8,000 sq ft; 24x7; biophilic/greener stress-free design, team suites. Dedicated seats, meeting/conference rooms, cafeteria, pantry, virtual office, relaxation zones. Rare quality option outside Gomti Nagar core, anchoring the Jankipuram...
~130 seats; startup/incubator vibe, mentor network, strong female-entrepreneur focus. Open space, meeting/conference rooms, private cabins, hot/dedicated desks, pantry, WiFi, parking, printing. Co-founded by Dr Raveesh Srivastav plus a f...
~100 seats; premium, modern interiors, team-oriented. WiFi, AC, visitors lounge, courier handling, meeting rooms, high-tech collaboration zones. National operator (150+ centres, 17-18 cities incl. Tier-2 like Lucknow); publicly listed. I...
~200 seats; corporate/enterprise, premium serviced-office feel. Meeting rooms, WiFi, AC, visitors lounge, courier handling, virtual & managed offices. Global flexible-office pioneer; premium price point; included for context, not Lucknow...
Large (Amar Shaheed Path ~22,970 sq ft / ~500 seats); 24x7; startup + enterprise mix. High-speed internet, conference rooms, breakout areas, cafeteria, daily cleaning, managed-office services. Founded 2016 by Sanjay Choudhary & Sanjay Ch...
24x7 access, Vastu-compliant; comfortable, mixed professional. Open desks, boutique offices, manager cabins, meeting/conference rooms, dedicated servers, good WiFi. Note: Incuspaze also operates a centre branded 'Incuspaze Summit' at the...
24x7, Vastu-compliant; modern interiors. Flexible open desks, private offices, manager cabins, meeting/conference rooms, virtual office, IT support, high-speed internet, complimentary beverages, 24/7 security. Operator's primary base app...
100+ capacity; startup/freelancer, positive/inspiring vibe. Dedicated desks, manager cabins, virtual offices, meeting rooms, 2/4-wheeler parking, WiFi, printer, pantry, AC, charging, power backup, fire safety, separate washroom. Frequent...
Mentoring, networking, funding, and education for entrepreneurs across Uttar Pradesh; women founders emphasis. Flagship TiE Women Pitch Competition (4th edition concluded 11 Aug 2024, The Grand JBR, Gomti Nagar); 'U.P. on the Rise' confe...
Early-stage entrepreneurs; peer sharing, networking, fundraising basics. Startup Saturday monthly meetup (fundraising, pitch, networking sessions); past venues include Lucknow Management Association, Chowk. Traditionally 2nd Saturday mon...
Google technologies, Android, Flutter, Web, Cloud, and heavily AI in 2025-2026. Monthly meetups, hackathons ('Build with AI: Agentic Premier League' 22 May 2026), Google I/O Extended, 'AI Day for Startups India' (12 Jun 2026), community ...
Google technologies for students; workshops and skilling. Campus tech talks, workshops, and study jams under the GDG on Campus program. unknown (listed as active campus chapter; specific recent event dates not verified)
AI/ML literacy and skills for local developers, researchers, enthusiasts. Monthly meetups, workshops, research-paper discussions, competitive coding on real-world problems, open-source projects on GitHub (org: LucknowAI). ACTIVE (self-de...
TensorFlow, machine learning, AI; hands-on for students and professionals. Discussions, hands-on workshops, presentations; collaborates with GDG Lucknow. unknown (listed active on Commudle; specific recent dates not verified). Overlaps c...
Connecting and educating local founders and aspiring entrepreneurs. Fireside chats with local founders, workshops on startup essentials, networking meetups. NASCENT / NEWLY LAUNCHED chapter, describes itself as 'a new chapter'; monthly-e...
Early-stage funding + mentoring for Tier-2 city founders. Free founder registration, investor matchmaking, mentoring on strategy/idea validation, industry connections, funding access. unknown (site active; deal/event cadence not publicly...
Women in business and leadership; pillars: Textile/Handloom/Handicraft, Green & Circular Economy, Agriculture & Allied, Tourism & Hospitality. Leadership programs, skilling, women-entrepreneur bootcamps (e.g., 3-day bootcamp), networking...
Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises representation, advocacy, business facilitation. Conclaves and business meets (e.g., Green Energy Business Conclave & C&I Clean Energy Meet at IIA Bhawan); policy advocacy, member services; IIA Bhawan is...
casual meetings / catch-ups
Extensive menu — aromatic coffees, mocktails, sandwiches, pizza, sizzlers, desserts
casual / quick solo work
Coffee (incl. butter coffee) and confectionery; some healthy options
students / late-night solo work / casual
Late-night student café; fresh food, Malai Paneer Tikka etc.
casual / solo work
General café menu; long open hours
casual meetings / catch-ups
Artisan bakery/deli since 2014; waffles, cupcakes, English/American breakfast, flavoured teas
casual meetings / catch-ups
Sugar-free menu using stevia; pasta, smoothies; weekend brunch
casual meetings / working lunch / small team meets
All-in-one café/restaurant/bakery/banquet; wide veg & non-veg menu
solo work / reading / writing / casual
Coffee and pasta focus
Answers about the Lucknow startup scene
What does the startup ecosystem in Lucknow look like?
Lucknow's ecosystem is strongest in Consumer brands, Foodtech and SaaS, with a growing bench of companies building across the map. The Founder Circuit and vertical pages above list who is building what, filterable by vertical.
Where do founders network in Lucknow?
Mostly at community meetups rather than conferences, clustered around hubs like Gomti Nagar. eChai runs free, open founder meetups in Lucknow, alongside the vertical communities listed below. The simplest first step is to RSVP to an upcoming event.
How do I find a co-founder in Lucknow?
Go where founders already gather. Most pairings start informally at meetups, not on platforms. Come to a few eChai events in Lucknow, meet people building adjacent things, and the conversations tend to find their own way to co-founder fit.
How do I join the startup community in Lucknow?
eChai is free and open: pick an upcoming Lucknow event above, RSVP, and walk in. There is no application or membership fee, and the meetups are built so first time founders and seasoned operators end up in the same conversation.
Which are the top startup verticals in Lucknow?
Consumer brands, Foodtech and SaaS lead, with active clusters in several more. Use the vertical chips above to browse the companies in each, or open a vertical page to see the names rising in that category.
Who are the active investors and VCs in Lucknow?
Lucknow has a working layer of VCs, micro VCs, family offices and angel networks. The investors section below lists the firms and networks active here, grouped by type.
Which incubators and accelerators are in Lucknow?
The city has a mix of university and institutional incubators, government backed programs and private accelerators. The incubators section below lists them, alongside the coworking spaces where early teams set up.
What are the best startup events and meetups in Lucknow?
The upcoming events block above is live: RSVP to the next Lucknow meetup. eChai's events are free and open, and the communities section lists the other vertical meetups and conferences worth following.
New to Lucknow's startup scene? Start here.
eChai runs free, open founder meetups in Lucknow. No membership, no fee, just show up. RSVP to the next one and meet the people building the city.
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