Lucknow: Lucknow, once celebrated for its nawabi charm, is now stealing the spotlight as a rising tech startup hub. The city’s entrepreneurial spirit is buzzing, with innovators leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve real-world problems and grab global attention. Here’s a closer look at how Lucknow’s tech startups are making waves, packed with names, quotes, and standout details.
Take TechEagle, a drone-tech pioneer acquired by Zomato in 2018. Founded by Vikram Singh Meena, this startup is revolutionizing logistics with UAVs tailored for India’s unique landscape. “We’re not just building drones; we’re crafting the future of last-mile delivery,” Vikram told YourStory last year. With over 50 successful trials and a 20% reduction in delivery times during pilots, TechEagle’s soared past expectations, proving Lucknow’s got game in the drone industry.
Then there’s Sevamob, shaking up healthcare since 2012. Led by Shelley Saxena, this startup’s mobile clinics and telehealth platform have served over 100,000 patients across Uttar Pradesh. “Our goal is affordable, accessible care for every village,” Shelley shared at a recent TiE Lucknow event. Backed by $203K from investors like ADAP and Artha Venture, Sevamob’s cloud-based analytics cut diagnosis delays by 35%, earning it nods from Forbes India as a social impact trailblazer.
Knocksense, a digital media darling founded by Vibhore Mayank, is redefining storytelling. Covering food, tech, and travel with a local twist, it’s clocked 2 million monthly views in 2024. “We’re giving Lucknow a voice the world wants to hear,” Vibhore told StartupTalky. With a 40% year-on-year traffic spike, this visually rich platform’s proving content is king—even from a Tier-2 city.
EduAce Services, founded by Praveen Kumar, is quizzing its way to edtech stardom. Its flagship School Quiz League – Pratibha Ki Khoj spans 3,000+ schools nationwide, engaging 500,000 students annually. “Quizzing isn’t just fun; it’s a learning revolution,” Praveen said in a Times of India interview. With a 25% growth in participation since 2023, EduAce is turning heads in education circles.
The numbers back the hype: Lucknow’s startup ecosystem ranks #230 globally per StartupBlink, with 679 tech ventures as of mid-2024. The city’s seen a 35% funding uptick, raking in $5.79M for its top three startups alone. Backed by Uttar Pradesh’s Startup Policy 2020, which aims to foster 10,000 startups, Lucknow’s got incubators like STPI and TiE fueling the fire.
From drones to diagnostics, these startups aren’t just making noise—they’re rewriting Lucknow’s narrative. As Shelley Saxena puts it, “This city’s talent and tenacity are unstoppable.” Heads are turning, and Lucknow’s tech scene is just getting started.
