Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) will hold a SIDBI Fund of Funds Incubator special session on startup funding for teachers and students on Saturday, aimed at familiarising campus start-ups and incubators with funding avenues under the Uttar Pradesh government’s Rs 1,000 crore UP Fund of Funds.
## What the session will cover on startup funding
Representatives of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) will lead a segment titled “How to Make a Start‑up Investable,” focusing on business models, revenue strategies and financial planning required to attract investors. Experts from the UP government, SIDBI and various Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) will outline investment options, eligibility norms and application procedures for accessing the Fund of Funds.
## Who is expected to attend
Participation is expected from two incubation coordinators and two innovators or start‑up founders from each AKTU‑affiliated institution, alongside the SIDBI team and government representatives. The format is designed to connect incubators and early‑stage founders directly with funders and fund managers.
## Practical guidance for applicants
The session will also address proposal preparation, how to select suitable AIFs and practical steps to build investor connections. Discussions are set to cover the documentation and financial planning that make a start‑up more attractive to institutional investors and alternative funds.
The event positions AKTU as a conduit between campus innovators and the UP Fund of Funds, offering attendees concrete guidance on navigating eligibility and application processes to pursue seed and early‑stage financing.
