Incubation Manager

As the Incubation Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving the success of our start-up ecosystem. Your responsibilities will include: - Developing comprehensive incubation program curricula to nurture emerging businesses - Designing and implementing start-up mentorship frameworks for guidance and support - Creating evaluation metrics to assess startup progress and potential growth - Researching and integrating global best practices in startup incubation for innovative program structures In addition, you will be responsible for: - Identifying and engaging potential strategic partners to foster collaborations - Developing memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with academic institutions and industry leaders - Organizing networking events and workshops to facilitate knowledge exchange among startups - Supporting cross-sector collaborations to enhance the startup ecosystem You will also provide hands-on support to early-stage entrepreneurs by: - Offering one-on-one mentorship and guidance for their business development - Assisting startups in creating robust business models - Helping startups access funding opportunities and investor networks - Supporting strategic planning and market positioning for startup teams - Contributing to local entrepreneurship and skill development programs Your Key Result Areas (KRAs) will include: - Successfully onboarding and supporting a specified number of startups - Percentage of startups securing initial funding within 6 months - Ensuring quality and comprehensiveness of incubation program curriculum - Establishing strategic partnerships with a specified number of organizations - Monitoring startup survival and growth post-incubation - Generating revenue or cost savings through program innovations - Promoting diversity and inclusivity within the supported startup ecosystem Qualifications required for this role are: - Bachelors degree (Masters Preferred) in Technology, Engineering, or related field - 3-4 years of proven experience in startup ecosystem, program management, or entrepreneurship support - Advanced communication and interpersonal skills - Deep understanding of startup operations, funding mechanisms, and innovation ecosystems - Proficiency in project management tools and startup evaluation frameworks - Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities - Experience in designing educational or mentorship programs preferred Your competencies should include: - Strategic Program Design - Stakeholder Management - Entrepreneurial Mindset - Problem-Solving - Network Building - Performance Tracking Interested candidates can share their CVs at aditika.hrd@cumail.in.,