Outreach and Partnership Executive – C4I4 Lab

C4I4 Lab (Centre for Industry 4.0 & Innovation Infrastructure)

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and initiate partnerships with industries, R&D organizations, government bodies, and academic institutions.
• Promote C4I4 Lab capabilities through presentations, meetings, and networking events.
• Act as the primary liaison for external professionals, startups, and institutions interested in utilizing lab infrastructure.
• Coordinate onboarding and support processes for external users of the lab.
• Work closely with internal technical teams to align offerings with market/industry needs.
• Build and maintain a robust database of contacts, collaborators, and prospects.
• Represent the lab in conferences, expos, and relevant industry platforms.
• Develop marketing collateral, MoUs, and proposals as required.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Communication, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in business development, industry partnerships, or technical sales roles, preferably in tech/innovation ecosystems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and networking abilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and goal-driven personality.

Preferred Attributes:

• Prior experience in working with Industry 4.0 technologies or innovation labs.
• Understanding of industrial automation, IoT, AI, or advanced manufacturing domains.
• Comfort in working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Be a part of a futuristic initiative that bridges academia, industry, and innovation.
• Work in a vibrant ecosystem with exposure to cutting-edge technologies and thought leaders.
• Opportunity to shape and scale industry collaborations that drive real-world impact.