Greenovation Hub Accelerator - Analyst / Sr Analyst

Position Summary

The Sr. Analyst – Accelerator will be a critical member of SwitchON’s Greenovation Hub , strengthening sourcing, evaluation, and support of climate-focused startups and NGOs. The role requires strong analytical ability, financial acumen, research skills, and excellent communication to work effectively with founders, investors, and grassroots innovators.

Key Responsibilities

Opportunity Hunting

• Scout high-potential startups and grassroots organisations via research, events, and networks
• Identify solutions in climate tech, agri-tech, renewable energy, and clean air sectors

Evaluation & Investment Support

• Analyse business models, traction, team capabilities, and financial health
• Prepare investment memos and financial models;

assist with presentations to investment committees

Founder Readiness & Documentation

• Build structured data rooms and investor-ready documentation
• Support accelerator programs (bootcamps, pitch days) with content and reporting

Sector Research & Insights

• Conduct in-depth research to track trends and create reports / whitepapers
• Provide insights to guide pipeline development and fund strategy

Team Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with the core investment and program team
• Represent EarthON in external stakeholder engagements (founders, investors, NGOs, ecosystem players)

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Educational Qualification

• No strict requirement;

exposure to entrepreneurship, E-Cells, or startup ecosystems preferred

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related fields is a plus

Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in startups, consulting, or strategy
• Experience in climate innovation, sustainability, or accelerator / incubator programs is desirable

Skills & Attributes

• Strong ownership mindset;

proactive and detail-oriented

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong research, analytical, and financial modeling skills
• Ability to thrive in unstructured, entrepreneurial environments
• Collaborative, founder-first culture fit

Reporting Structure

Reports To : AGM (Assistant General Manager)

Travel Requirements

Extensive travel to visit incubatees and participation in bootcamps, immersions, or ecosystem events

Compensation

Remuneration up to Rs. 8 LPA , aligned with experience and sector standards

About SwitchON Foundation

Greenovation is housed under SwitchON Foundation, which is also working with EarthON Foundation. SwitchON Foundation, established in 2008, is a pioneering non-profit organization committed to driving sustainable development through innovative solutions in climate-resilient agriculture, clean energy, green livelihoods, and industry decarbonization. With a passionate team of over 175 professionals, we operate across 10 states in India, empowering communities with climate-smart technologies and practices.

EarthON Foundation is a global non-profit organization dedicated to empowering grassroots climate leaders into startups. Through fellowship, mentorship, and technical support, we nurture eco champions who are building solutions for climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, and clean energy. EarthON works with high-potential entrepreneurs and NGOs. Emerging from EarthON programs such as the EarthON Gurukul, bootcamps, and challenges.