Chief Incubation Officer: Rural Innovation

Siddaganga TBI; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Siddaganga Incubation Foundation (SIF) invites a dynamic Head/CEO to lead a fast-growing incubation ecosystem hosted by Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT). The role entails strategic oversight, fundraising from government bodies and CSR, and building partnerships with industry and academia to drive sustainable growth.

The appointee will manage workshops, mentorship networks, and collaboration with SIT faculty, while ensuring compliance, governance, and impact delivery across rural and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Management, or related field.
• 8–10 years in startup incubation, innovation management, or entrepreneurship development.
• Proven fundraising, stakeholder management, and ecosystem-building experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop self-sustaining incubation models aligned with SIF’s mission.
• Manage resource mobilization and fundraising from government bodies and CSR.
• Coordinate incubation programs, workshops, and mentorship networks.
• Forge partnerships with industry, gov, and SIT for visibility.
• Maintain financial records and ensure audits and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Networking

Fundraising

Stakeholder mgmt

Ecosystem building

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Management, or related field

Job description

Siddaganga Incubation Foundation (SIF) invites a dynamic Head/CEO to lead a fast-growing incubation ecosystem hosted by Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT). The role entails strategic oversight, fundraising from government bodies and CSR, and building partnerships with industry and academia to drive sustainable growth.

The appointee will manage workshops, mentorship networks, and collaboration with SIT faculty, while ensuring compliance, governance, and impact delivery across rural and