Director of Innovation and Startups

Head-Innovation & Start Up Ecosystem

About the Role : -

At Brainware University, we believe innovation isn’t a department — it’s a culture.

As the Head – Innovations & Start Up Ecosystem , you will spearhead the creation of a vibrant innovation and startup ecosystem , nurturing the next generation of creators, inventors, and changemakers.

Your mission : to transform breakthrough ideas into viable products, ventures, and social impact initiatives across disciplines.

Key Responsibilities : -

Lead the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cell (IIC / Start-up cell) aligned with MoE’s Innovation Cell (MIC) and Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) .

Design and drive startup incubation and accelerator programs in emerging domains such as AI, HealthTech, AgriTech, FinTech, and Sustainability.

Facilitate research commercialization, patenting, and spin-off creation in collaboration with industry partners.

Build cross-disciplinary innovation labs and startup hubs that empower students and faculty to prototype, test, and scale their ideas.

Forge strategic partnerships with government agencies, venture networks, investors, and corporates .

Curate Brainware Innovation Summits and Startup Showcases to highlight entrepreneurial talent and attract external collaboration.

️ What You’ll Build : -

Innovation Labs & Startup Hubs across multidisciplinary verticals.

A vibrant incubation pipeline from idea-to-market for student and faculty founders.

An IPR & Research Commercialisation Cell promoting patents and technology transfer.

Strong linkages with funding agencies, accelerators, and innovation networks.

A University-wide entrepreneurial culture that aligns with NEP-2020’s innovation agenda.

Qualifications and Skills : -

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Engineering, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Studies, Management, or related domains.

Minimum 10–15 years of experience , including 5–7 years in leadership roles within innovation management, incubation, or startup ecosystems.

Proven track record of securing grants / funding , mentoring startups , or leading innovation programs.

Strong industry, startup, and investor network with excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Deep understanding of NEP-2020, national innovation frameworks, and MoE / AIM policies.

Passion for driving creativity, collaboration, and commercialisation in academic settings.

Why Brainware University : -

Be part of a state-leading private university with 19,000+ students and 750+ faculty.

Work with a visionary leadership team championing India’s “Future-Ready with AI” initiative.

Lead the next chapter of innovation-driven education in Eastern India.

Build an ecosystem where ideas evolve into enterprises and research becomes impact.

Apply now : -

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications, including a cover letter and a CV, to hrd@brainwareuniversity.ac.in / arpitad.hr@brainwareuniversity.ac.in or you may call 033-69010542 / 9874771431 / 8826441799