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Incubation Manager

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About This Role

KEIC Foundation at K R Mangalam University is seeking a dynamic and experienced Incubation Manager to lead and manage its startup incubation programs. The role involves supporting early-stage startups, managing incubation operations, coordinating with stakeholders, driving funding and mentorship initiatives, and strengthening the university’s startup and innovation ecosystem in line with national entrepreneurship missions.

check_circle Key Responsibilities

• Startup Incubation & Program Management
• Manage end-to-end incubation and acceleration programs for startups
• Screen, evaluate, and onboard startups into the incubation program
• Track startup progress, milestones, KPIs, and performance reports
• Provide strategic guidance on business models, fundraising, and go-to-market strategies
• Ecosystem & Stakeholder Engagement
• Build and manage relationships with mentors, investors, industry experts, and government bodies
• Coordinate with faculty, students, alumni, and external partners
• Organize startup events, demo days, bootcamps, workshops, and pitch sessions
• Funding & Compliance
• Support startups in fundraising, grants, and government schemes (STPI, MeitY, DST, MSME, etc.)
• Assist in preparing proposals, documentation, and compliance requirements
• Maintain records, reports, and utilization certificates as required by funding agencies
• Academic & University Integration
• Align incubation activities with academic programs and student entrepreneurship initiatives
• Support curriculum-linked innovation programs, internships, and project-based learning
• Coordinate academic evaluations where applicable
• Operations & Reporting
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the incubation center
• Prepare MIS reports, impact reports, and presentations for management and funding agencies
• Ensure smooth functioning of infrastructure, resources, and incubation facilities

verified Requirements

• Master’s degree in Management, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 3–6 years of experience in startup incubation, accelerators, venture ecosystem, or entrepreneurship programs
• Hands-on experience working with startups (early to growth stage)
• Strong understanding of startup lifecycle, funding, and ecosystem frameworks

star Nice to Have

• Experience with government-funded incubation programs (STPI, MeitY, DST, AIM, MSME, etc.)
• Exposure to fundraising, investor relations, or venture capital
• Startup founding or core team experience
• Program design, teaching, or mentoring experience
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities

card_giftcard Benefits

• Opportunity to work at a leading university-based incubation foundation
• Direct involvement in building and scaling startups
• Exposure to national and international startup ecosystems
• Professional growth in innovation and entrepreneurship leadership
• Competitive compensation (as per experience and qualifications)