Incubation Incharge

**Job Description: Start-up and Incubation Incharge**
- Location: Poddar Group of Institutions, Jaipur _
- Position Type: Full-time_
- Department: Innovation and Entrepreneurship_

**Overview**
The Start-up and Incubation Incharge will play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation at Poddar Group of Institutions. This role involves managing the institution's incubation center, providing mentorship to start-ups, connecting students and faculty with resources, and establishing partnerships with industry players to facilitate the growth of new ventures.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Incubation Center Management**:

- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the incubation center, ensuring smooth functioning.
- Curate and manage the selection process for start-ups and early-stage ventures seeking incubation support.
- Develop a comprehensive incubation program that includes mentoring, networking, and access to funding and resources.
- Create an environment conducive to creativity, innovation, and collaboration within the incubator.
- **Mentorship & Guidance**:

- Provide strategic advice, mentorship, and coaching to entrepreneurs, start-up teams, and student ventures.
- Help start-ups with business model development, market research, product development, and pitching to investors.
- Offer support in developing go-to-market strategies, building scalable business models, and refining product-market fit.
- **Partnerships & Networking**:

- Build and maintain relationships with industry professionals, investors, mentors, and other stakeholders.
- Organize networking events, workshops, and seminars to connect start-ups with potential investors, partners, and customers.
- Act as a liaison between the institution, alumni, start-up ecosystem, and local and international business communities.
- **Fundraising & Investment**:

- Assist start-ups in identifying funding opportunities, including venture capital, angel investors, grants, and government schemes.
- Facilitate connections between start-ups and potential investors or funding bodies.
- Organize pitch events and demos to showcase start-up ventures to a wider audience of investors and industry experts.
- **Program Development & Implementation**:

- Design and implement programs that support start-up growth, such as accelerator programs, hackathons, and innovation challenges.
- Ensure that entrepreneurs and start-ups have access to all necessary resources, including legal, financial, and technical expertise.
- Monitor the progress of incubated ventures and provide regular feedback to help them scale.
- **Research & Strategic Planning**:

- Stay up-to-date on trends in the start-up ecosystem, including new technologies, industry shifts, and emerging business models.
- Analyze the performance of incubated start-ups and refine strategies for better impact and growth.
- Develop and manage annual budgets and financial plans for the incubation center.
- **Team Management & Development**:

- Lead a team of professionals who provide administrative, operational, and technical support to start-ups.
- Hire, train, and mentor staff and volunteers to assist with the incubation activities.
- Encourage and foster a collaborative, innovative work culture within the team.
- **Reporting & Documentation**:

- Maintain accurate records of start-up progress, investments, achievements, and any other key metrics.
- Prepare reports and presentations for senior management, investors, and other stakeholders.
- Track and report on KPIs related to start-up growth, incubation success, and community engagement.

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- **Education**: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, or a related field. An MBA is preferred.
- **Experience**: At least 5 years of experience in start-up incubation, entrepreneurship, venture capital, or related areas.
- **Skills**:

- Strong understanding of the start-up ecosystem and business development processes.
- Experience with managing early-stage start-ups, including guiding them through growth challenges.
- Ability to establish and nurture partnerships with external stakeholders, including investors, industry leaders, and academia.
- Excellent mentoring, leadership, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of fundraising mechanisms and investor engagement.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

**Preferred**:

- Proven track record of launching and growing start-ups or incubation centers.
- Familiarity with innovation and entrepreneurial resources at a national and international level.
- Prior experience in an academic or institutional setting, particularly in managing incubators or innovation labs.

**Personal Attributes**:

- Passionate about fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Proactive, resourceful, and results-driven.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

**Application Process**: