CEO- Incubation

BML Munjal University; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

BML Munjal University seeks a Chief Executive Officer for its Incubation Foundation to lead daily operations and translate strategic vision into actionable programs that benefit community startups. The role blends corporate efficiency, academic diplomacy, and community engagement to drive regional innovation and mentorship networks.

The CEO will oversee community outreach, grants governance, SOP creation, and the development of a self-sustaining incubation model through services and

Qualifications

• MBA or Master's in Social Entrepreneurship from a reputed institution.
• 10+ years of professional experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role within a corporate innovation vertical, incubator/accelerator, or a social enterprise.
• Experience with startup setup and scale-up is advantageous.
• Experience dealing with government agencies like DST, MeitY, or NITI Aayog grants is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Community & Grassroots Leadership: lead outreach to unserved regions and identify grassroots innovators and women entrepreneurs.
• Strategic Operations & Compliance: manage grant governance, compliance, reporting, and SOP development.
• Infrastructure & Technical Management: oversee co-working spaces, community lab, IP transfer, and revenue generation.
• Portfolio Management: monitor progress and milestones of incubated startups.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Management

Program Design

Financial Literacy

Regional Context

Education

MBA or Master's in Social Entrepreneurship

Job description

Job Description – Chief Executive Office (CEO)- Incubation

Reporting to: Board, BMU Incubation Foundation

Position Purpose

The CEO will be the primary custodian of the operational excellence and community impact of Incubation at BML Munjal University (BMU). This role requires a rare blend of corporate efficiency, academic diplomacy, and community engagement. The CEO will lead the day-to-day operations of incubation, translating the strategic vision into actionable programs.

Core Responsibilities

A. Community & Grassroots Leadership

• Inclusive Scouting: Lead outreach in unserved/underserved regions to identify grassroots innovators, women entrepreneurs, and rural youth.
• Local Problem Solving: Design programs that encourage \"Innovation\" to solve regional challenges (Agri-tech, Water, Waste, etc.).
• Stakeholder Network: Build a network of local mentors, NGOs, and industry and investor partners who can provide technical, market, and financial access to community startups.
• Portfolio Management: Monitor the technical, and commercial progress and milestone achievement of incubated innovators/startups.

B. Strategic Operations & Compliance

• Grant Governance: Act as the primary nodal officer for the various government agencies supporting incubation. Manage the Grant-in-Aid mobilization as per objectives and budget.
• Compliance & Reporting: Prepare and submit operational and outcome reports on required frequency.
• SOP Development: Design and enforce operational protocols for incubation, from startup selection to graduation and seed fund management.

C. Infrastructure & Technical Management

• Co-working and Community Lab Oversight: Manage the Co-working space and Community Lab (Makerspace/Fab-lab), ensuring availability and access for community members and students.
• IP & Tech Transfer: Facilitate the protection of Intellectual Property (IP) for grassroots innovators and manage the interface with the host institution’s faculty.
• Revenue Generation: Move the incubator toward a self-sustaining model by offering consultancy, testing services, and corporate CSR partnerships.

Candidate Profile

Education & Experience

• Education: MBA or Master's in Social Entrepreneurship from a reputed institution.
• Experience: 10+ years of professional experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role within a corporate innovation vertical, incubator/accelerator, or a social enterprise. Experience of startup set up and scale up would be an advantage.
• Government Liaison: Prior experience of dealing with government agencies like DST, MeitY, or NITI Aayog grants is desirable.

Technical & Soft Skills

• Leadership Ability: Ability to engage with team members, BMU team, other stakeholders and secure alignment and support.
• Strategic Management: Capacity to identify the relevant opportunities for creating community impact through innovation.
• Program Design: Ability to create curriculum-based programs (Ideation to Go-To-Market).
• Financial Literacy: Understanding of Section 8 company operations and regulations, and government GFR (General Financial Rules).
• Regional Context: Must be fluent in English to communicate effectively with both rural innovators and global mentors.

Age: 30-40 Years.

• Compensation: Salary to be competitive.

Relevant candidates are requested to share their updated CV along with a brief write-up outlining their experience and involvement in setting up incubation centres and/or startups at [e-mail].

The last date for submission of applications is September 15, 2026.