Head – Incubation
Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH) – Amaravati
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About RTIH
Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH)
innovation, incubation, and entrepreneurship
Andhra Pradesh Innovation & Startup Policy (4.0) 2024–2029
Role Overview
Head – Incubation
This role will ensure that each startup supported by RTIH receives structured mentorship, access to networks, and pathways to market, funding, and growth.
The Head – Incubation will work closely with the Group CEO and Spoke CEOs to operationalize incubation processes, mentor engagement, startup selection, and performance tracking.
for incubation-specific collaborations
Key Responsibilities
A. Program Design & Execution
- Develop and oversee incubation and acceleration frameworks across the RTIH network.
- Establish standard operating procedures for startup onboarding, evaluation, and graduation.
- Curate sector-specific cohorts aligned with State priorities and RTIH’s thematic focus areas.
- Ensure incubation centers across Spokes maintain consistent standards of service delivery and impact measurement.
- Facilitate smooth operational management of incubation facilities, including resource allocation, coordination with support teams, and on-ground stakeholder communication.
- Collaborate with mentors, experts, and academic partners to strengthen startup capability-building modules.
- Ensure all compliance requirements related to incubator operations, government regulations, startup documentation, and reporting standards are met across all Spokes.
B. Startup Selection & Portfolio Management
- Lead the call-for-applications and selection process for startups under RTIH’s programs.
- Guide Spoke teams in identifying, evaluating, and nurturing high-potential startups from across Andhra Pradesh.
- Monitor the progress of incubated startups through structured review mechanisms and milestone tracking.
- Design mechanisms for performance-based support, graduation, and post-incubation linkages.
- Provide direct guidance to startups on business strategy, entity registration, fundraising preparation, market access pathways, and regulatory adherence.
C. Mentorship & Ecosystem Building
- Expand and manage RTIH’s mentor pool, ensuring startups have access to domain experts, investors, and industry leaders.
- Facilitate regular mentoring clinics, review boards, and demo days.
- Coordinate with the Head – Partnerships for joint initiatives involving corporates, VCs, and academic institutions.
- Build partnerships specifically focused on incubation programs—such as accelerator tie-ups, research labs, and testbeds.
D. Monitoring, Impact & Reporting
- Establish KPIs and impact measurement frameworks for all incubation activities.
- Prepare periodic dashboards for the Group CEO and Board summarizing startup performance, outcomes, and learnings.
- Ensure data-driven decision-making through systematic use of RTIH’s digital platforms.
- Maintain and oversee a comprehensive and continuously updated database of all startups incubated or accelerated across the RTIH network.
E. Strategic Input & Leadership
- Contribute to policy formulation, funding models, and incubation strategy under the Group CEO’s guidance.
- Provide inputs for new program proposals, MoUs, and grant applications related to incubation.
- Represent RTIH at ecosystem events, conferences, and government platforms related to innovation and entrepreneurship.
Qualifications & Experience
MBA/PGDM
(Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Management, or equivalent) or equivalent post graduation from NIRF top-tier/ global institutions.- Minimum
7 years
of experience in managing incubation, acceleration, or innovation programs. - Demonstrated track record of working with startups, incubators, or government innovation missions.
- Strong understanding of startup lifecycle, fundraising, and business-model validation.
- Familiarity with public–private partnerships, CSR-funded programs, and national startup ecosystem dynamics.
- Excellent communication and team leadership skills with the ability to work across institutions.
Core Competencies
- Strategic thinking and operational excellence in startup incubation.
- Stakeholder management across academia, corporates, and government.
- Data-driven decision-making and program evaluation.
- Strong mentoring orientation and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Integrity, ownership, and commitment to RTIH’s mission of inclusive innovation.
Compensation:
RTIH reserves the right to modify, expand, or revise the responsibilities listed in this Job Description based on evolving organisational needs.
