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Head-Innovation & Start Up EcosystemBrainware University • Palakkad, IN
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Head-Innovation & Start Up Ecosystem

Head-Innovation & Start Up Ecosystem

Brainware University • Palakkad, IN
5 days ago
Job description

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

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