Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday outlined an ambitious plan to position Uttar Pradesh as the country’s deep tech capital, with IIT Kanpur playing a central role in driving the mission.
The government’s strategy focuses on talent, technology, and startups to transform the state into a hub of innovation.
Speaking at a program at IIT Kanpur, the Chief Minister said, “India’s first Deep Tech ‘India 2025’ will take shape in Uttar Pradesh. A significant summit should be organized where scientists, researchers, and startups from across the country come together to create a roadmap. IIT Kanpur should be the epicentre of this initiative, as it already has the capacity for national leadership in deep tech innovation.”
The state has earmarked land in Gautam Buddh Nagar for a deep tech hub, to be developed in collaboration with premier institutions such as DRDO and ISRO. Currently, IIT Kanpur is incubating hundreds of startups while advancing cutting-edge research in science and technology.
Alumni support is also expected to play a key role in the initiative. A survey of 410 IIT Kanpur alumni showed that 75% are ready to mentor startups or student groups, 63% will provide industry insights, 46% will promote collaborations, 21% plan to bring industries to the state, and 15% are willing to invest financially.
The roadmap aims to incubate more than 250 deep tech startups with a combined valuation of over ₹2.5 lakh crore, creating at least 10,000 direct jobs. Officials said the ecosystem will help retain youth talent, strengthen self-reliance, and ensure that R&D translates into market-ready products.
With the combined strength of the state government’s commitment, IIT Kanpur’s expertise, and alumni contributions, Uttar Pradesh is looking to transform from a consumer state into an innovation powerhouse, positioning itself as a key driver of India’s technological progress.