Key Responsibilities
1. Technology Scouting & Landscape Mapping
- Identify cutting-edge and high-impact technologies relevant to :
- Defense modernization
- Smart policing & surveillance
- Disaster & rescue operations
- Critical infrastructure protection
- Renewable tech for defence (like BESS, battlefield power systems)
- Regularly track innovations via patents, deep tech hubs, universities, incubators, and global exhibitions (like Milipol, DEFEXPO, CES, IDEX etc.)
2. Evaluation & Feasibility Analysis
Analyse identified technologies for :Commercial viability in Indian government contextAlignment with defence procurement normsScalability, IPR strength, TRL (Technology Readiness Level)Recommend acquisition, joint development, or licensing models.3. Stakeholder Engagement
Build and manage relationships with :Foreign OEMs & niche startupsDRDO labs, BEL, BDL, OFB, IITs, IIScGlobal embassies, tech attachs, and defence attachs4. Internal Strategy Support
Collaborate with leadership to align new tech ideas with Askas strategic roadmap.Prepare business cases, presentations, and techno-commercial notes for internal investment decisions.5. Confidential Intelligence Gathering
Monitor competitor alliances, patented tech in use, and upcoming needs of ministries like MHA, MoD, NDRF, NIC, etc.Leverage defence expos, restricted briefings, and research groups for pre-market intelligence.Must-Have Skills
Understanding of defence and homeland security ecosystem.Strong research, analytical, and secondary intelligence skills.Knowledge of government procurement cycles and agencies (MoD, DRDO, NIC, MHA, etc.).Familiarity with patent search tools, TRL frameworks, and dual-use technology trends.Excellent written communication for strategic briefs and analysis.2024 / 2025 passouts
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