| Cover | Nov. 06, 2023 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 06, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 001-41076 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ShoulderUp Technology Acquisition Corp. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001885461 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 87-1730135 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 125 Townpark Drive |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 300 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Kennesaw |
| Entity Address, State or Province | GA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 30144 |
| City Area Code | 970 |
| Local Phone Number | 924-0446 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period | false |
| Units, each consisting of one share of Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value, and one-half of one redeemable warrant | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Units, each consisting of one share of Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value, and one-half of one redeemable warrant |
| Trading Symbol | SUAC.U |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | SUAC |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Redeemable warrants | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Redeemable warrants |
| Trading Symbol | SUAC.WS |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
