Head of Incubator

Company Description

IIT Madras – HTIC MedTech Incubator (MTI) is supported by BIRAC and is a joint initiative by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. HTIC MedTech Incubator focuses on fostering and stimulating MedTech innovators, aspiring entrepreneurs, and early-stage start-ups. Our vision is to inspire and empower entrepreneurs to develop medical technology products and solutions that cater to Indian healthcare needs. We apply our methodology by bringing together entrepreneurs and technology to build an active healthcare ecosystem.

Role Description

This is a contract role for a Head of Incubator at IIT Madras – HTIC MedTech Incubator, located in Chennai. The Head of Incubator will oversee the daily operations of the incubator, mentor start-ups, coordinate with stakeholders, and develop incubation programs. Responsibilities also include supporting start-ups in product development, business planning, and fundraising activities. This is an on-site role requiring close interaction with the incubator team and participants.

Qualifications

• Experience in start-up incubation, mentoring, and ecosystem building
• Strong background in medical technology, healthcare, or biomedical engineering
• Proficiency in developing business strategies, business planning, and fundraising
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders including entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts
• Experience in managing programs and operations
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., medicine, biotechnology, business management)
• Ability to work on-site in Chennai