Applicant should have a First-Class Master s degree in Management or any equivalent degree related to entrepreneurship development from a reputed Institute.

Experience:

Minimum 15 years of overall professional experience, out of which a minimum of 5 years of experience in start-up incubation, innovation management, and entrepreneurship development space.
Experience in managing government/CSR-funded innovation programs and start-up investments.
Experience at IIMs/IITs/NITs or any other premier Institution is desirable.

Job Profile:

A)Strategic Leadership & Institutional Setup

Lead the establishment and operationalisation of AIC INFED as per AIM s sanction order and guidelines.
Oversee infrastructure readiness, ensuring dedicated built-up space (minimum 10,000 sq. ft. with lab) for incubation facilities.
Formulate the five-year vision and sustainability roadmap for AIC INFED in consultation with AIM and the Board.
Develop policies for incubation, procurement, seed funding, branding, and revenue generation as per AIM guidelines.

B)Program Design & Implementation

Design, implement, and monitor start-up incubation and acceleration programs addressing regional and national innovation challenges.
Ensure the incubation of a diverse portfolio of start-ups with focus also on deep-tech, climate-tech, and social innovation ventures.
Develop structured support mechanisms for mentorship, prototyping, investment readiness, and market access.
Maintain performance and output metrics in alignment with AIM deliverables.

C)Governance, Compliance & Reporting

Act as ex officio Member Secretary to the AIC INFED Board of Directors and ensure the timely execution of Board decisions.
Ensure adherence to the AIM Monitoring System, PFMS financial protocols, and submission of Utilisation Certificates (UCs).
Prepare and submit Quarterly Progress Reports (QPRs), audited financial statements, and biannual updates to AIM and NITI Aayog.
Maintain transparency and compliance with GFR 2017 provisions and AIM MoA obligations.

D)Partnership & Ecosystem Development

Forge collaborations with corporates, R&D institutions, academia, and industry bodies to strengthen start-up pipelines.
Mobilize resources through CSR partnerships, grants, and international linkages for sustainability.
Represent AIC INFED in national and global forums on innovation, entrepreneurship, and start-up policy.

E)Financial & Human Resource Management

Ensure responsible utilisation of AIM Grant-in-Aid strictly as per approved budgets.
Establish systems for fund flow management, audits, and governance under the SPV framework.
Lead recruitment, capacity building, and performance management of AIC INFED s team.

Key Skills:

Strategic and entrepreneurial leadership.
In-depth understanding of start-up ecosystems, venture capital, and innovation frameworks.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and institutional governance capabilities.
Strong orientation towards measurable impact, accountability, and transparency.
Financial prudence and compliance with the Government of India Grant-in-Aid norms.

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