Incubation Manager (DST-iTBI)

UPES; Dehradun; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

UPES DST-iTBI invites applications for an Incubation Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the incubation centre at UPES, Dehradun. The role focuses on running programmes, mentoring startups, and coordinating with government and industry partners.

The ideal candidate has a postgraduate degree and at least five years in incubation, entrepreneurship development, or project management, with a track record of designing new initiatives and managing cohorts from application to closure.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Science, Engineering, Management, or MBA from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in incubation, entrepreneurship development, startup support, project management, government-funded programmes, or ecosystem building.
• Experience coordinating with government departments, funding agencies, and ecosystem partners.
• Track record of designing and implementing incubation programmes and mentoring startups.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the UPES DST-iTBI incubation centre and ensure the smooth implementation of its programmes and initiatives.
• Design, develop, and implement new incubation and entrepreneurship-support initiatives.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage startup cohorts, including applications, screening, onboarding, mentoring, progress tracking, reviews, and programme closure.
• Support startups in developing business strategies, validating ideas, building prototypes, accessing markets, and raising funds.
• Provide regular mentoring and handholding support to incubated startups and entrepreneurs.
• Develop an understanding of government grants, funding schemes, startup policies, and calls for proposals relevant to incubators and startups.
• Maintain accurate records of all programme activities, startups, beneficiaries, mentors, partners, financial transactions, and outcomes.
• Coordinate with government departments (DST), funding agencies, university authorities, industry partners, investors, mentors, and other stakeholders.
• Support compliance, audit, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting requirements associated with DST-iTBI.
• Build and manage networks of entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, corporates, academic institutions, government bodies, and ecosystem partners.
• Organise workshops, boot camps, mentoring sessions, networking meetings, investor interactions, demo days, and collaboration events.
• Track the performance and progress of incubated startups using milestones, metrics, and reporting frameworks.
• Contribute to strengthening the brand visibility and institutional positioning of UPES DST-iTBI.

Skills

Incubation management

Startup mentoring

Project management

Ecosystem building

Grant & funding awareness

Education

Postgraduate degree in Science, Engineering, Management or MBA

Job description

Job Description: Incubation Manager

Department: UPES DST-iTBI

Position: Incubation Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: UPES, Dehradun

Educational Qualification

Full-time postgraduate degree in Science, Engineering, Management, or MBA from a recognised institution.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in incubation, entrepreneurship development, startup support, project management, government-funded programmes, or ecosystem building.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the UPES DST-iTBI incubation centre and ensure the smooth implementation of its programmes and initiatives.
• Design, develop, and implement new incubation and entrepreneurship-support initiatives.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage startup cohorts, including applications, screening, onboarding, mentoring, progress tracking, reviews, and programme closure.
• Support startups in developing business strategies, validating ideas, building prototypes, accessing markets, and raising funds.
• Provide regular mentoring and handholding support to incubated startups and entrepreneurs.
• Develop a strong understanding of government grants, funding schemes, startup policies, and calls for proposals relevant to incubators and startups.
• Maintain accurate and updated records of all programme activities, startups, beneficiaries, mentors, partners, financial transactions, and outcomes.
• Coordinate with government departments (DST), funding agencies, university authorities, industry partners, investors, mentors, and other stakeholders.
• Support compliance, audit, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting requirements associated with DST-iTBI .
• Build and manage networks of entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, corporates, academic institutions, government bodies, and ecosystem partners.
• Organise workshops, boot camps, mentoring sessions, networking meetings, investor interactions, demo days, and collaboration events.
• Track the performance and progress of incubated startups using appropriate milestones, metrics, and reporting frameworks.
• Contribute to strengthening the brand visibility and institutional positioning of UPES DST-iTBI.