Head-Innovation & Start Up Ecosystem
๐ฏ About the Role : -
At Brainware University, we believe innovation isnโt a department โ itโs a culture.
As the Head โ 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.
๐ก Key Responsibilities : -
- Lead the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cell (IIC / Start-up cell) aligned with MoEโs 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.
๐๏ธ What Youโll 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-2020โs innovation agenda.๐ Qualifications and Skills : -
Masterโs degree or Ph.D. in Engineering, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Studies, Management, or related domains.Minimum 10โ15 years of experience , including 5โ7 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.๐ 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 Indiaโs โFuture-Ready with AIโ 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