Accelerator Head

Role Description:

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Accelerator Head at Innovation Mission Punjab located in Mohali, Punjab, India. The incumbent will be responsible for management, operations and execution of all startup engagement activities from the pre-program stage, through the program, and the post-program stage by monitoring, controlling and reporting progress and As the main point of contact for program operations, s/he will play a key role in contributing to the success of all participating startups.

The Roles and Responsibilities Include

The Accelerator Head will be responsible for leading the acceleration programs. This would be inclusive of the following: 

• Accelerator Strategy:

  Overall planning the activities, resources and programs of the Accelerator. Develop the business plan for the Accelerator to make it financially sustainable in the long run. 

• Fundraise:

  Explore all the avenues of funding the accelerator programs like govt schemes, corporate partnerships, etc.

• Events and workshops:

  Execute various workshops/events to support cohort companies as part of the program. 

• Partnerships:

  Forge partnerships with various ecosystem players including incubators, accelerators, investors, corporates, academic institutions, sponsors and others for collaboration. 

• Funding:

  Support the portfolio management team in providing offline support to the cohort companies. Investor outreach and connection for the cohort companies. 

Eligibility for the Role:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university. A Master's Degree in Business Administration/Engineering or other relevant fields is desirable. 
• Overall work experience of 12-15 years including 8-10 years relevant experience in a business incubator/accelerator, a start-up advisory or any kind of entrepreneurial experience would be preferred. 
• Good understanding of emerging trends and technologies. 
• Ability to work well with a team and lead a lean team.
• Full professional proficiency in English.
• An ability to think creatively to solve problems and to work without being closely managed.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Ability to speak confidently in settings ranging from large group events to meetings with senior government, industry, and startup leaders.
• Enough technical know-how to understand and work with everything from tomorrow’s cybersecurity tools to artificial intelligence innovators to small-sat companies to brick-mortar businesses without skipping a beat.

Company Description:

Innovation Mission Punjab is a unique partnership between the Government of Punjab and the private sector. The mission aims to establish Punjab among the top innovation ecosystems in India by leveraging capital, policy, technology and community. Its role is to foster a culture of entrepreneurship and venture formation by engaging key ecosystem stakeholders such as business leaders, investors, startups, academia, professionals and government representatives. Innovation Mission Punjab is located in Mohali, India and nurtures startups and entrepreneurial communities by building their capacity and providing piloting opportunities and access to markets in various sectors.

Website: www.impunjab.org

Interested applicants can share their CVs on careers@impunjab.org with mail subject: Accelerator Head