Had a highly enriching conversation with Dr. Sanjay Kumar Sir today. With decades of experience in building international incubation ecosystems, he offered deep clarity on key aspects of startup fundraising—right from government-backed schemes to institutional grants, angel investments, and navigating early-stage capital. His practical insights on leveraging programs like Start-in-UP, DST, and DCMSME were incredibly valuable. Dr. Kumar’s guidance on aligning pitch decks with investor expectations and building sustainable business models was especially impactful. Grateful for the opportunity to learn from someone who has not only mentored countless startups but also set up 9 incubators across India and Africa.
Dr. Sanjay is an experienced International Incubation Ecosystem Builder with decades of Expertise in Social Entrepreneurship, Business Incubation, Project Management, Entrepreneurship Development, Teaching, Training, and Research. He has successfully conducted various Entrepreneurship Training Programs supported by the Government of India.
Dr. Kumar Successfully Established Business Incubators in India and Abroad:-
In Abroad
1. In Malawi, Africa a Grant-in-aid project of Govt. of India to Malawi (Africa)in2019.
In India:
1. Under DCMSME, GOI Scheme in IPEC Ghaziabad (2014).
2. Under DCMSME, GOI Scheme in HIET Ghaziabad (2016).
3. Under DST, GOI, IEDC in HIET, Ghaziabad (2019).
4. Under DCMSME, GOI Scheme in GL Bajaj, Gr. Noida (2022).
5. Under the Start-in-UP Program in GL Bajaj, Greater Noida (2022).
6. Under DSTNIDHI-PRAYAS in GL Bajaj, Greater Noida (2022).
7. Under the University of Delhi start-up Eco-system UDHMODYA Foundation(2023)
8. Under DST i-TBI & Start in UP at MNNIT Allahabad, TBI-IIHMF (2024)
Dr. Kumar is Associated with:-
1. BHASKAR,Start-upIndia&MAARG,StartupUttarakhand,Punjab,UP,M.P.Jammu and
Kashmir, Gwalior Smart City Incubator, MIET Incubation Forum as Mentor.
2. With the Federation of Trade and Industry of India (FTII) as Honorary Consultant for
MSME and Start-ups.
3. With All India Manufacturers Organization as Member.
Dr. Kumar is a Member of the Incubation Advisory Board: -
1. Sanskriti Center for Incubation and Entrepreneurship Training, DSVV, Haridwar Uttarakhand
2. BBDITM Incubation Lucknow, U.P., 3.SRMIncubation Lucknow, U.P.
Dr. Kumar is associated with-the Institute Innovation Council (IIC under MOE, Govt. of
India) of Various Institutions in India.
Dr. Kumar received a Certificate of Appreciation from His Excellency High Commissioner of
India to Malawi for completing the project titled “Setting up Business Incubator at Malawi,
Africa” in 2019.
Dr. Kumar was awarded by UDHYOGMITRA A WARD by the All India Confederation of Small and Medium Industries Associations (AICOSMIA) in March 2021. HEP Award by Global Hindi Foundation, Singapore in September 2024.