Startup Funding Coordinator (Government Grants)

Job Title: Startup Funding Coordinator / Government Grants Associate

Location: Bengaluru | Type: Full-time | CTC: ₹4–6 LPA + Incentives
Reporting To: Head – Capital Strategy / Founder
Experience Required: 1–3 years in a startup incubator, grant consulting, or DPIIT-registered startup ecosystem

Role Overview

We are looking for a driven and process-oriented Startup Funding Coordinator / Government Grants Associate to lead all government grant and non-dilutive capital initiatives. You will be responsible for identifying relevant schemes, preparing proposals, and ensuring successful disbursement of funds from central and state-level startup programs (e.g., SISFS, TIDE 2.0, MSME, DST, etc.).

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in grant application cycles and understand the Indian startup ecosystem, including DPIIT processes, incubator networks, and government compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Grant Identification & Tracking
• Identify relevant central/state government schemes (e.g., Startup India, TIDE, DST, MSME, SIDBI)
• Maintain a calendar of application cycles and deadlines
• Proposal Writing & Documentation
• Prepare startup pitch decks, DPRs, and financial statements tailored to grant formats
• Fill applications, coordinate attachments, and ensure submission on respective portals (Startup India, MeitY, BIRAC, etc.)
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Liaise with startup incubators, accelerators, government departments, and SIDBI for endorsements and affiliations
• Track the progress of applications and maintain ongoing communication
• Compliance & Reporting
• Ensure all reporting, utilization certificates, and compliance documentation are submitted as per scheme guidelines
• Maintain a grant status dashboard and funding tracker
• Target Ownership
• Expected to raise a minimum of ₹20–50 Lakhs in non-dilutive capital per quarter through eligible schemes
• Support in raising up to ₹1 Cr over 6–12 months through combined grant programs

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Public Policy, or related field
• 1–3 years’ experience working in or with a startup incubator, accelerator, or grant consulting firm
• Strong writing and documentation skills, especially in proposal and business plan formats
• Familiarity with DPIIT registration, Startup India Portal, and MeitY schemes
• Detail-oriented, self-driven, and able to manage multiple applications in parallel
• Bonus: Knowledge of basic financial projections or fundraising strategy

What We Offer

• Opportunity to be part of a high-growth, multi-sector startup ecosystem
• Exposure to strategic fundraising, investor relations, and ecosystem building
• Performance-based incentives for every successful grant acquired
• Career path to move into capital strategy, compliance, or ecosystem partnerships

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Internet reimbursement
• Paid sick time

Experience:

• Startup Fundraising: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person