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| Kanpur–Lucknow Expressway set to power startup growth, position Lucknow as an innovation hub | | | Early Times Report
Lucknow, Dec 14: With the construction of the Kanpur–Lucknow Expressway, this corridor is poised to emerge as a powerful catalyst for startup growth. Once operational, Lucknow will firmly establish itself as a leading hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Enhanced connectivity and significantly reduced travel time will transform the entire region into an attractive destination for startup activity. According to Deepak Maini, Chairman of the Progressive Federation of Trade and Industry (PFTI), the rapid pace of infrastructure development in Uttar Pradesh is set to provide fresh momentum to startups and innovation.
The expressway will drastically cut travel time between Kanpur and Lucknow from nearly two hours to just minutes, streamlining business meetings, supply chains, and logistics. This corridor is expected to evolve into a dynamic economic belt, unlocking new opportunities across industry, education, and employment.
Once the expressway becomes operational, collaboration between IIT Kanpur and premier educational and management institutions in Lucknow is likely to intensify. Joint initiatives in deep tech, IoT, and advanced technology-driven startups will gain traction, offering young entrepreneurs improved access to mentorship, investment, and cutting-edge technical expertise.
Plans are also underway to develop manufacturing and logistics clusters along the Kanpur–Lucknow Expressway. In the coming years, the region is expected to see the development of IT parks, special economic zones, and industrial nodes, creating a fertile ecosystem for startups in technology manufacturing and logistics to scale rapidly.
Driven by the Yogi Adityanath government’s strong focus on infrastructure development, investor confidence is set to rise further with the completion of the expressway.
A strategic roadmap is being crafted to position Lucknow as a major startup destination in North India, paving the way for accelerated startup growth and the creation of a large number of high-paying jobs in the years ahead. |
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