Campus Times | Lucknow

A major breakthrough has emerged from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) as its incubated startup Edubook secures a massive $50 million (₹400 crore) funding from Nimbus Capital. The investment marks a significant leap for India’s growing digital credential verification ecosystem.

Incubated at the university’s Innovation Hub under the Kalam Centre for Innovation and Incubation, Edubook is rapidly gaining attention for its blockchain-based secure verification solutions, aimed at eliminating fake certificates and building trust in global hiring systems.

Operating under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Jai Prakash Pandey, AKTU continues to strengthen Uttar Pradesh’s startup ecosystem. The achievement has been widely appreciated by Centre Director Prof. Rajeev Kumar and Dr. Anuj Kumar Sharma, who congratulated founders Apoorv Bajaj and Shivani Mehrotra.

Global Expansion & Tech Impact

Edubook has already crossed 100,000+ on-chain verifications and is expanding across India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. Its platform leverages blockchain technology to provide tamper-proof, instant, and globally verifiable credentials.

Industry experts believe this funding will:

• Accelerate product innovation 

• Strengthen technological infrastructure 

• Enable aggressive international expansion 

Boost to UP’s Startup Ecosystem

This funding is being seen as a strong signal for the innovation ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh and India. It highlights how university-backed startups are now scaling globally and attracting major investments.

AKTU Driving Innovation Culture

AKTU’s Innovation Hub continues to empower students and entrepreneurs through startup fairs, expert sessions, and mentorship programs. Under the guidance of Dean Innovation Prof. B. N. Mishra and leadership of CEO Maheep Singh and CIO Vandana Sharma, several startups are transforming into successful ventures across sectors.