In a significant development for Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow and Kanpur have been added to Deloitte's esteemed list of India's rising technological hubs. This accolade is evidence of the cities' quick transition from established hubs of the economy to thriving, innovation-driven travel destinations.

Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Gurugram have long held a dominant position in India's technology spotlight. However, the most recent Deloitte study reveals a significant change: Tier-2 cities are entering the market and drawing investments, startups, and tech talent at a never-before-seen rate.

Why Lucknow?

1. Growing IT parks and coworking spaces

2. Strong startup culture fueled by young entrepreneurs

3. Government push for IT & electronics manufacturing

India's next big digital wave will originate outside of the metro areas, as noted in the Deloitte research, and Lucknow and Kanpur are well-positioned to capitalise on this trend. These communities may soon rank among the nation's leading technological clusters if the proper combination of private investment, policy pressure, and innovation-driven entrepreneurship is put in place.

Cities like Lucknow and Kanpur are ready to rewrite the script.