Program Associate

Location : AJK Innovation Incubation Foundation (AIIF), Coimbatore

Type : Full-Time / Fellowship / Contract (Initial term : 6 months, extendable)

Compensation : Competitive Salary (based on profile) + performance-linked incentives

About the Role :

The Innovation Ecosystem Coordinator will act as the bridge between AIIF, startups, students, faculty, and industry partners. This role is ideal for a dynamic, communication-driven individual who can manage programs, partnerships, and outreach initiatives that accelerate innovation at AJK Group of Institutions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Coordinate student startup programs, idea jams, hackathons, and innovation sprints.
• Support partnership development and follow-up on MoUs and collaborations.
• Manage AIIF's online presence, social media storytelling, and digital community.
• Maintain records of incubated startups, interns, and ecosystem activities.
• Assist in preparing funding proposals and documentation for StartupTN, MIC, or CSR schemes.
• Liaise with faculty and departments to identify innovation projects.

Qualifications & Skills :

Preferred Traits :

Energetic, organized, socially aware, and capable of turning ideas into executable plans.

Growth Path :

Skills Required

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