Project Associate – Sustainability

Position : Project Associate – Sustainability

Location : Hyderabad

Experience : Entry Level

Job Type : Full-time

About RICH (Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad) :

Launched in 2017 as a first-of-its-kind initiative by the Government of Telangana, RICH has been established to bridge the gap between research and real-world applications by enabling collaboration among research and academic institutions, industry, startups, hospitals and government bodies. RICH also serves as Hyderabad’s Science and Technology Cluster, under a national initiative led by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. In this capacity, RICH drives multidisciplinary projects to address complex local and national challenges.

For more information, please visit our website : https : / / rich.telangana.gov.in / careers.html

The Clusters work towards achieving the following broad objectives :

• To increase India’s national & global S&T competitiveness.
• To become regional solution providers for local industry & government.
• To create shared S&T ecosystems in India.

RICH aims to catalyse an ecosystem that empowers innovators to transform scientific research into impactful solutions that generate wealth, employment, and create social good, and strives to foster innovation that advances society, through effective use of science and technology.

Position Overview :

RICH is offers you an exciting opportunity to work as a  Project Associate- MSME Energy Transition , as part of a high-visibility project under the  RAMP Program , supported by the  Ministry of MSME  and the  World Bank . This role is suitable for  recent graduates (

Roles & Responsibilities :

1.     State Dashboard Management

o  Update and manage the Telangana State Dashboard for all RAMP-related activities.

2.     Technology Playbook Creation

o  Research and compile existing and emerging technologies, including those developed by startups, to support MSME energy transition.

3.     Startup Grand Challenge Support

o  Assist in planning and executing state-level startup challenges aimed at solving MSME sector problems.

4.     MSME Outreach & Onboarding

o  Reach out to MSMEs, engage them actively, and onboard them into RICH-organized events and initiatives under the RAMP Program.

5.     Team & Project Support

o  Support the core team in documentation, communications, reporting, and event coordination as required.

Eligibility Criteria :

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Masters in Sustainability or a relevant subject from recognized university.

o  Interest in innovation, MSMEs, sustainability, and startup ecosystems

o  Strong communication and interpersonal skills

o  Familiarity with MS Office / Google Workspace tools

o  Eagerness to learn, adapt, and work in a team environment

Additional Information :

RICH is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from passionate and diverse individuals.