> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://community.theiofoundation.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://community.theiofoundation.org/about-techup/about/hidden/frequently-asked-questions.md). # Frequently Asked Questions {% hint style="info" %} **ShortURL | Playbook | Assistant** {% endhint %} {% hint style="warning" %} **NOTICE** This documentation page is under construction.\ Should you want to be notified once it's published, [**let us know**](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTarianUpdatesService). {% endhint %} ## About This section provides a list of Frequently Asked Questions concerning the TechUp initiative. ## The obvious ones ### Is it really free? Yes. Participating in TechUp activities is free.\ Being a Partner Community is free.\ Being a Partner Organization is free.\ Hosting your FOSS project is free. ### How do you make money? Should we? TechUp is an advocacy endeavor for The IO Foundation. We regard it as the way to encourage people to have a more proactive approach to sorting out the challenges of technology in digital societies. While we actively seek for funding opportunities and always welcome donation support, we do not believe revenue should dictate whether TechUp exists or not. In short, and in accordance to TIOF's Funding Policy, if we are doing our job well then you'll support us. ### Is TechUp always available 24/7? Yes. You can access the TechUp Space any time you want here. ### Why would I want to participate in TechUp? ### Can I run my activities any time? Yes. Once you are a registered TechUp Community Partner, you are welcome to run as many activities as you wish, at your own pace and timing. ## Can I bring my own exhibitors? At the time of writing, we do not have a clear position on this topic. The practical status is that as a TechUp Community Partner you can bring your own exhibitors and we will charge a small % on the price of the bundle you sold them. Any money will go to run TechUp. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://community.theiofoundation.org/about-techup/about/hidden/frequently-asked-questions.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.