Selected Intern's Day-to-day Responsibilities Include Coordinate with agritech startups and the implementation partner on installations, documentation, logistics, and follow-ups Follow up with startups on pending actions and deliverables Maintain daily trackers for deployments and documentation About Company: With an aim to nurture and propel Indian innovations, Harsh Mariwala founded the Marico Innovation Foundation (MIF) in 2003 as a not-for-profit arm of the parent company, Marico Limited. Over the past 19 years, MIF has become India's coveted innovation-focused platform, which recognizes disruptive Indian innovations and supports the innovative organization's journey to scale impact. Scale-Up Program: Launched in 2016, Scale-Up is a 360-degree, no-equity, sector-agnostic rapid acceleration program that provides customized deep-rooted mentorship to help disruptive Indian innovations scale their social, economic, or environmental impact and support them in their growth journey to become a self-sustaining enterprise. Within a span of 6 years, Scale-Up has played a pivotal role in helping 30+ innovative organizations across 15+ sectors scale up by engaging over 100 functional and strategic mentors.
We are looking for a highly motivated and curious intern to join us as an Innovation Scouting Intern. In this role, you will help scout, identify and evaluate innovative startups relevant to our strategic focus areas. This internship is ideal for someone who is passionate about the startup ecosystem, emerging technologies, and new business models. Selected Intern’s Day-to-day Responsibilities Include Research and scout high‑potential startups across sectors aligned with our innovation priorities. Evaluate startups based on product offering, market potential, competitive landscape, and team strength. Assist in creating shortlists, profiles, and deep‑dive reports on identified startups. Track trends in the startup and innovation ecosystem (accelerators, incubators, pitch events, venture funds, etc.). Support outreach to startups for introductory calls, if required. Collaborate with internal teams to understand requirements and scout relevant startups. Maintain a detailed database of scouted startups and their evaluation status. About Company: Marico Innovation Foundation (MIF), founded in 2003 is a Not-For-Profit arm of Marico Limited. MIF is a philanthropy-driven innovation and impact catalyst with a mission to identify and scale disruptive innovations with the potential to create long-lasting socio-economic and environmental impact in India. MIF has 2 flagship programs: Scale-up program: Started in 2016, Scale-Up is a beyond capital, no equity, rapid acceleration program that catalyzes innovations through personalized, deep-rooted mentorship to help disruptive Indian innovations address challenges in Food & Agriculture, Plastic Waste Management, and Clean Technology and scale their impact. Innovation for India Awards: Innovation for India Awards is a biennial platform to showcase currently hidden, potentially game-changing Indian innovations. More than just awards; they are a gateway to recognition and a symbol of excellence in innovation.
Selected Intern's Day-to-day Responsibilities Include Coordinate with agritech startups and the implementation partner on installations, documentation, logistics, and follow-ups Follow up with startups on pending actions and deliverables Maintain daily trackers for deployments and documentation About Company: With an aim to nurture and propel Indian innovations, Harsh Mariwala founded the Marico Innovation Foundation (MIF) in 2003 as a not-for-profit arm of the parent company, Marico Limited. Over the past 19 years, MIF has become India's coveted innovation-focused platform, which recognizes disruptive Indian innovations and supports the innovative organization's journey to scale impact. Scale-Up Program: Launched in 2016, Scale-Up is a 360-degree, no-equity, sector-agnostic rapid acceleration program that provides customized deep-rooted mentorship to help disruptive Indian innovations scale their social, economic, or environmental impact and support them in their growth journey to become a self-sustaining enterprise. Within a span of 6 years, Scale-Up has played a pivotal role in helping 30+ innovative organizations across 15+ sectors scale up by engaging over 100 functional and strategic mentors.
As a dynamic and experienced fundraising professional, you will be responsible for leading resource mobilization efforts across India for YosAid. Your role will involve managing the full fundraising cycle, focusing on building and managing relationships with high net worth individuals (HNWIs) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy targeting HNWIs and CSR programs in India. - Set annual fundraising targets and create detailed plans to achieve revenue goals. - Research, identify, and prioritize potential donors and corporate partners. - Prepare compelling proposals, presentations, and grant applications tailored to Indian funders. - Build and maintain strong relationships with high net worth individuals and corporate foundations. - Cultivate partnerships with corporate foundations and CSR teams across various industries. - Represent YosAid at philanthropic events, conferences, and networking opportunities. - Stay current on Indias philanthropic trends and CSR regulations. - Monitor and analyze Indias CSR landscape and emerging funding opportunities. - Manage one Fundraising Senior Associate and collaborate with cross-functional teams. **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred. - 12+ years of fundraising experience, with a focus on major gifts and corporate partnerships. - Proven track record of securing donations from individuals and corporations. - Experience working with Indian CSR programs. - Knowledge of FCRA regulations and compliance requirements for international NGOs. - Deep understanding of Indias philanthropic ecosystem. - Excellent communication and presentation skills. - Strong relationship-building abilities and emotional intelligence. - Proficiency in Salesforce and Google Workspace. - Ability to travel extensively within India and occasionally internationally. YosAid Innovation Foundation is the implementation partner of Noora Health. The position is based in Bangalore with a hybrid work schedule. You will report to the Head of Implementation and Strategy, managing relationships with one Fundraising Senior Associate and collaborating with external consultants and vendors as needed. As a dynamic and experienced fundraising professional, you will be responsible for leading resource mobilization efforts across India for YosAid. Your role will involve managing the full fundraising cycle, focusing on building and managing relationships with high net worth individuals (HNWIs) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy targeting HNWIs and CSR programs in India. - Set annual fundraising targets and create detailed plans to achieve revenue goals. - Research, identify, and prioritize potential donors and corporate partners. - Prepare compelling proposals, presentations, and grant applications tailored to Indian funders. - Build and maintain strong relationships with high net worth individuals and corporate foundations. - Cultivate partnerships with corporate foundations and CSR teams across various industries. - Represent YosAid at philanthropic events, conferences, and networking opportunities. - Stay current on Indias philanthropic trends and CSR regulations. - Monitor and analyze Indias CSR landscape and emerging funding opportunities. - Manage one Fundraising Senior Associate and collaborate with cross-functional teams. **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred. - 12+ years of fundraising experience, with a focus on major gifts and corporate partnerships. - Proven track record of securing donations from individuals and corporations. - Experience working with Indian CSR programs. - Knowledge of FCRA regulations and compliance requirements for international NGOs. - Deep understanding of Indias philanthropic ecosystem. - Excellent communication and presentation skills. - Strong relationship-building abilities and emotional intelligence. - Proficiency in Salesforce and Google Workspace. - Ability to travel extensively within India and occasionally internationally. YosAid Innovation Foundation is the implementation partner of Noora Health. The position is based in Bangalore with a hybrid work schedule. You will report to the Head of Implementation and Strategy, managing relationships with one Fundraising Senior Associate and collaborating with external consultants and vendors as needed.