# Delhi startup and incubation policy initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/delhi-startup-and-incubation-policy-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-09-06T08:10:39.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Delhi government has introduced the Delhi Startup and Incubation Policy 2026 to revitalize the capital’s entrepreneurial landscape. To support this initiative, the government has allocated ₹400 crore to fund incubation infrastructure, mentorship programs, and direct incentives for local entrepreneurs.

During a roundtable with industry representatives, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Education Minister Ashish Sood discussed strategies to strengthen the ecosystem within educational institutions. The policy aims to establish incubation centers to bridge the gap between schools and aspiring founders. Minister Sood noted that while India’s national startup footprint has grown significantly, Delhi has lagged behind. The new policy targets the creation of 10,000 startups and 4 lakh jobs to reclaim the city’s position as a primary innovation hub.

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