Uttar Pradesh is developing Lucknow AI City near Nadarganj, close to the international airport, to build a global AI and technology hub. The project includes AI labs, data centres, startup incubators, and a residential zone. Backed by the state government, IIM Lucknow, and IIIT Lucknow, it aims to attract global investment, create high-skill jobs, and drive innovation between 2026-2028.