🚀 Hiring Co-Founder (Equity & Profit-Sharing Only) Agro-Technology Startup | Assam & North-East India
Location : Assam / North-East (On-Ground, Full-Time Role)
Compensation : Co-Founder | Equity & Profit-Sharing | No Salary
Preferred Candidate : Candidate with passion for agriculture, sustainability, and rural innovation
Experience : Prior experience NOT mandatory — freshers with entrepreneurial mindset are welcome
About the Startup
We are an emerging agro-technology company based in Assam, building integrated value chains around :
- Agro-residue utilisation and value-added products
- Sustainable rural manufacturing clusters
- Farmer-centric technology interventions
- Climate-oriented solutions and circular economy models
- Partnerships with FPOs, SHGs, cooperatives, and rural networks
Our vision is to scale sustainable agri-enterprises across the North-East with strong field presence, research-backed execution, and deep community engagement.
Role Overview : Co-Founder (Strategy, Liaison, and Field Leadership)
We are looking for a mission-aligned co-founder , not an employee. Someone who is willing to invest time, effort, and on-ground leadership to build a high-impact company.
This role blends government liaison, research collaboration, farmer mobilisation, field operations, and scale strategy .
You will play a central role in :
Scaling operations across Assam & the North-EastBuilding relationships with government institutions, research bodies, and rural communitiesConducting on-ground research and pilot studiesLeading farmer mobilisation and cluster expansionRepresenting the startup in meetings, field interactions, government departments, and partner institutionsThis is the right role for someone who wants to build , not just “work”.
Key Responsibilities 1. Government & Institutional Liaison
Engage with District Administration, Agriculture, Horticulture, Industries, MSME, KVIC, and Rural Development DepartmentsFacilitate applications under state and central schemesCoordinate field-level approvals, compliance, and government-supported programmes2. Collaboration with Research Institutes
Act as the primary link between the startup and leading research bodies such as :
IIT Guwahati (Agri-Tech & Rural Technology Groups)ICAR, KVKs, and State Agriculture UniversitiesCSIR labs, NECTAR, NABARD-supported research unitsFood Technology and Biotechnology institutes across North-EastActivities include :
Joint pilot developmentResearch-backed trialsTechnology validationData collection and field studies3. Farmer & Community Mobilisation
Build strong relationships with FPOs, cooperatives, SHGs, rural entrepreneursConduct field demonstrations, awareness meetings, and mobilization drivesOrganise training sessions and cluster development activities4. Research & Ground Analysis
Conduct market and sector researchStudy crop patterns, agro-residue availability, and local processing potentialAnalyse product-market fit in rural and urban markets5. Entrepreneurial Leadership
Drive district-wise scale-up plansManage field operations, supply chain, and pilot projectsSupport investor outreach, documentation, and strategic proposalsTravel extensively across the regionWho Can Apply
Educational BackgroundAgriculture, Food Technology, Agri-Business, Biotechnology, Rural Development, or related fieldsFresh graduates, early-career professionals, or young researchers can applyMindset & BehaviourStrong entrepreneurial ambitionReadiness to work without fixed monthly salaryBelief in profit-sharing and long-term value creationPassion to work directly with farmers, community leaders, and institutionsComfortable staying and travelling across Assam & North-EastPreferably a female candidate committed to building a meaningful enterpriseNo prior experience is required — what matters is mindset, willingness to learn, and readiness to work on the ground .
What You Get as Co-Founder
Co-Founder Title and Leadership RoleProfit-sharing based on performance & contributionFuture equity opportunities as the company scalesDirect involvement in strategy, product, pilots, and partnershipsOpportunity to build real impact in agriculture and rural developmentDeep learning exposure to agro-tech, climate-tech, and rural enterprise systemsHigh-trust, high-ownership entrepreneurial environmentThis role is ideal for someone who genuinely wants to build a legacy in the North-East’s agriculture and rural innovation ecosystem.
How to Apply
Interested individuals may share : (Only Emails accepted)
Your CV / ProfileA short note on why you want to join as Co-FounderYour availability to relocate and work on-groundEmail : mipaandeep.singh@indiahub.com (Only Emails accepted)
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