UPITEX 2026: Big Boost for UP's Small Businesses

UPITEX 2026: A Global Opportunity for Small Business in Uttar Pradesh

If you're a small business owner or have an interest in inspiring stories about small businesses, attention! UPITEX 2023 is going to be held this coming year in Lucknow, and it's a chance of a lifetime for MSMEs (micro-small-medium enterprises) and rural entrepreneurs in Uttar Pradesh.

The expo will feature over 400 stalls showcasing traditional crafts and handmade products from Uttar Pradesh. It will also offer industrial products manufactured in Uttar Pradesh villages and clusters. Examples are textiles handmade by rural weavers and innovative tools manufactured by small factories in Uttar Pradesh. The show's purpose is to expose these hidden treasures from Uttar Pradesh to large buyers. Therefore, for MSMEs, it will create an excellent opportunity to connect with national and international buyers and will support their growth, job creation, and sustainable livelihoods.

Why is this important? In Uttar Pradesh, rural clusters have thrived as a result of their production of pottery, leather products, agro-products, and more. The reason for hosting such events is to create a bridge to connect these rural clusters with large markets. For example, this opportunity could allow a family-operated khadi unit located in a remote village to receive orders from malls in Delhi or possibly even internationally.