Incubation Program Director

Head – Incubation

Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH) – Amaravati

📍 Location : Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh

💼 Type : Full-time | Senior Management

🧭 Reports to : Group Chief Executive Officer, RTIH

About RTIH

The Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH) is a Section 8 not-for-profit company established under the Government of Andhra Pradesh through the APIS .

As the State’s principal platform for innovation, incubation, and entrepreneurship , RTIH leads a Hub-and-Spoke network connecting regional innovation foundations across Andhra Pradesh.

RTIH aims to drive inclusive growth and create a vibrant innovation culture under the Andhra Pradesh Innovation & Startup Policy (4.0) 2024–2029 , nurturing startups, institutions, and entrepreneurs across sectors.

Role Overview

The Head – Incubation will lead the design, execution, and management of RTIH’s incubation and acceleration programs across the Hub and Spokes.

This role will ensure that each startup supported by RTIH receives structured mentorship, access to networks, and pathways to market, funding, and growth.

The Head – Incubation will work closely with the Group CEO and Spoke CEOs to operationalize incubation processes, mentor engagement, startup selection, and performance tracking.

This role will interface with external stakeholders for incubation-specific collaborations , such as accelerator partners, CSR programs, and innovation challenges.

Key Responsibilities

A. Program Design & Execution

• Develop and oversee incubation and acceleration frameworks across the RTIH network.
• Establish standard operating procedures for startup onboarding, evaluation, and graduation.
• Curate sector-specific cohorts aligned with State priorities and RTIH’s thematic focus areas.
• Ensure incubation centers across Spokes maintain consistent standards of service delivery and impact measurement.
• Facilitate smooth operational management of incubation facilities, including resource allocation, coordination with support teams, and on-ground stakeholder communication.
• Collaborate with mentors, experts, and academic partners to strengthen startup capability-building modules.
• Ensure all compliance requirements related to incubator operations, government regulations, startup documentation, and reporting standards are met across all Spokes.

B. Startup Selection & Portfolio Management

C. Mentorship & Ecosystem Building

D. Monitoring, Impact & Reporting

E. Strategic Input & Leadership

Qualifications & Experience

Core Competencies

💰 Compensation : ₹10–15 lakhs per annum (CTC), based on experience and interview performance.

RTIH reserves the right to modify, expand, or revise the responsibilities listed in this Job Description based on evolving organisational needs.