Job Description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented

Assistant Incubation Manager

to support the operations of our University Incubation Center. This role will play a key part in nurturing student-led startups, facilitating faculty-driven innovations, and engaging with the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem. The ideal candidate is passionate about startups, innovation, and academia, with a strong ability to coordinate programs and manage stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the day-to-day management of the university incubation center, ensuring smooth operations and startup engagement. Support the onboarding and mentoring of student, faculty, and alumni startups. Coordinate incubation programs, startup bootcamps, idea validation workshops, hackathons, demo days, and pitch events. Liaise with internal departments, faculty mentors, and university leadership to support entrepreneurial initiatives. Build partnerships with investors, industry mentors, government bodies (DST, MeitY, Startup India), and ecosystem enablers. Monitor startup performance and provide regular reporting, documentation, and progress updates. Assist in proposal writing, grant applications, and funding compliance for government-supported incubation schemes. Maintain a startup database and knowledge repository for incubation activities. Support marketing, outreach, and awareness campaigns to promote innovation and entrepreneurship on campus.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Science, Innovation Management, or a related field. 2+ years of experience in startup ecosystems, academic incubators, innovation centers, or entrepreneurship cells. Familiarity with university processes and experience working in or with academic institutions. Excellent communication, coordination, and organizational skills. Proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, and project management tools. Strong interest in supporting early-stage innovation and campus entrepreneurship.
Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Day shift
Experience:

Assistant incubation manager: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 03/08/2025