Program Associate- Velocity (AI & Deeptech)

N S Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

NSRCEL, the startup incubator of IIM Bangalore, is seeking a energetic program associate to support the design and execution of the Velocity AI & Deeptech program. You'll work with founders, corporate partners, investors, and the portfolio across operations, stakeholder management, outreach, and portfolio support.

The role emphasizes learning agility, ownership, and the ability to coordinate events, workshops, and mentor sessions, while helping track budgets, documentation, and communications to

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with AI productivity tools is a must.
• Interest in startups, DeepTech and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support relationship management with funding partners and ensure smooth program coordination.
• Track program budgets, vendor payments, and operational expenses.
• Assist in proposal writing, reports, presentations, and partner documentation.
• Drive program outreach through events, ecosystem engagement, and social media.
• Support portfolio management through startup data tracking, founder calls, session coordination, and follow-ups.
• Assist in designing and executing workshops, mentor sessions, and cohort activities.
• Build an understanding of DeepTech sectors and support research on emerging technology trends.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth program execution.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

AI tools

DeepTech interest

Job description

Who we are

NSRCEL is the startup incubator of IIM Bangalore. We are committed to building and supporting entrepreneurs solving meaningful problems across sectors. Through our incubation programs, we work closely with founders, corporates, investors, and ecosystem partners to help startups scale.

Role Overview

You will support the design and execution of NSRCEL's early revenue stage program focussing on AI & Deeptech(Velocity). This is a high-learning role with exposure to founders, corporate partners, investors, and the startup ecosystem. You will work closely with the program team across operations, stakeholder management, outreach, and portfolio support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support relationship management with funding partners and ensure smooth program coordination.
• Track program budgets, vendor payments, and operational expenses.
• Assist in proposal writing, reports, presentations, and partner documentation.
• Drive program outreach through events, ecosystem engagement, and social media.
• Support portfolio management through startup data tracking, founder calls, session coordination, and follow-ups.
• Assist in designing and executing workshops, mentor sessions, and cohort activities.
• Build an understanding of DeepTech sectors and support research on emerging technology trends.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth program execution.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of work experience.
• Interest in startups, DeepTech, and emerging technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and stakeholders.
• Familiarity & experience with AI productivity tools is a must.
• Any educational background is welcome.

What We Are Looking For

• High learning agility and curiosity.
• Ownership mindset with the ability to work independently.
• Someone who can grow into a key member of the team and eventually take ownership of strategic initiatives.
• Strong communication skills with the potential to become a program champion for Velocity.
• Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup ecosystem.