1. Educational Qualifications-
- Bachelor’s Degree: A degree in Agriculture/Engineering/ Management from a recognised university is essential.
- Master’s Degree: A postgraduate degree, especially an MBA/ M.Sc. (Agri.) in Agri Business Management with a focus on entrepreneurship or technology management, from a recognised university is essential.
- Technical Background: A strong background in technology or innovation in understanding the start-ups that typically work within iTBI incubation centres is essential.
2. Professional Experience-
- Preferably 3 years of Experience in Incubation or Start-up Ecosystem, start-up support organization is essential.
- Experience in managing projects, particularly involving multiple start-ups or technology-based initiatives, is highly valuable.
- Hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, business development, or having worked with entrepreneurs and innovators is a big advantage.
- Understanding of government-supported innovation programs, such as those offered byDST (Department of Science and Technology)or NITI Aayog, can be beneficial.
- Strong skills in managing day-to-day operations of an incubator, including resource allocation, mentoring programs, and start up support services.
- Excellent verbal and written communication to effectively convey the incubation The manager should be capable of leading teams and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation within the incubator.

3. Certifications (Optional)-
- Certifications in entrepreneurship development, innovation management, or project management (e.g., PMP) could be beneficial.
- Participation in recognized incubation or accelerator management programs, such as those offered by organizations like the National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), are desirable.
- The manager should be familiar with iTBI’s objectives of fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and supporting technology-driven start-ups.

4. Roles & Responsibilities-
- Designing & managing Incubation and Acceleration programs
- Qualify and evaluate applicants and support selected start-ups for creativity, innovation, acceleration, and investment stage.
- Manage the day-to-day interaction with the start-up incubates and support them for fundraising activity
- Ensure tight management of milestones and progress of entrepreneurs and start-up companies.
- Preparing presentations and reports for Board Meetings.
- Undertake other relevant activities assigned for the project and assigned by supervisor

4. Salary- Rs. 40,000/-per month (consolidated)

Incubation Associate-
1. Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree: A degree in Agriculture/Engineering/ Management from a recognised university is essential.
- Master’s Degree: A postgraduate degree, especially an MBA/ M.Sc. (Agri.) in Agri Business Management with a focus on entrepreneurship or technology management, from a recognised university is essential.
- Technical Background: A strong background in technology or innovation in understanding the start-ups that typically work within iTBI incubation centres is essential.
2. Professional Experience-
- Experience of 2 years in project coordination or management, particularly involving technology-based or innovation-driven initiatives, incubation centre, accelerator, or start up support environment is essential.
- The ability to handle the day-to-day operations of the incubation centre, such as organizing events, workshops, and mentoring sessions, and ensuring the smooth functioning of facilities is desirable.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as the role involves interacting with start-ups, mentors, partners, and the management team.
- The ability to network with mentors, investors, industry experts, and entrepreneurs to help start-ups build connections within the ecosystem is desirable

2. Certifications (Optional) -
- Certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or Scrum Master can be helpful if the role requires managing multiple activities and ensuring timely execution are desirable
- The ability to handle the day-to-day operations of the incubation centre, such as organizing events, workshops, and mentoring sessions, and ensuring the smooth functioning of facilities is desirable.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as the role involves interacting with start-ups, mentors, partners, and the management team.
- The ability to network with mentors, investors, industry experts, and entrepreneurs to help start-ups build connections within the ecosystem is desirable

4. Roles & Responsibilities-
- Plan, design and execute innovation based programs including hackathons, innovation challenge, boot camps and business pitch events in the above thematic areas.
- Coordinate with industry and corporate entities.
- Coordinate with PI-Coordinator, CEO, Incubation Manager and IT Finance Associate to ensure smooth operations of the incubator.
- Undertake other relevant activities assigned for the project and assigned by supervisor/CEO.
- Daily management of marketing channels, executing paid, social media and content distribution campaigns keeping a close eye of the performance metrics and related budgets.
- Bring new ideas and support inbound and outbound lead generation campaigns, events, bootcamps, etc.
- Ability to attract CSR funding from Corporate and relevant entities.

4. Salary- Rs. 40,000/-per month (consolidated)

IT and Finance Manager
1. Educational Qualifications -
- Bachelor’s Degree: A degree in information technology/ computer science/ finance/ accounting/ business administration, is essential. Dual knowledge of both IT and finance is essential.
- Master’s Degree: A Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), particularly with a focus on finance, technology management, or information systems is essential.
- Certifications: Certifications in both financial management (e.g., Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA)) and ITCertified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification) are desirable.

2. Professional Experience -
- Experience of 2 years in IT infrastructure management, network administration, or managing technology systems in an organization is essential. Familiarity with the needs of a start-up environment or tech incubator is a plus.
- Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, auditing, and accounting is essential. Understanding the financial operations of start-ups or incubators and knowledge of relevant regulations is important
- Experience in working with start-ups or incubation centres is highly valuable. An understanding of start-up finance, funding cycles, grant management, and government regulations related to incubators is useful.
- Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, including network systems, cybersecurity, servers, data storage, and backup solutions. The ability to manage and optimize the incubator’s technology resources is crucial
- Strong financial management skills, including the ability to create and manage budgets, forecast financial needs, and track expenditures are essential.
- Experience in managing grants, Expertise in managing accounting systems, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and taxation requirements is desirable.
- The ability to prepare financial reports, statements, and analysis for internal stakeholders and external funders.

4. Roles & Responsibilities -
- Ensure accurate and appropriate recording of disbursements of Project funds; maintaining the set of books required according to Organization and regulatory guidelines.
- Ensuring proper documentation & recording of financial transactions, prepare and submit a regular report on annual & quarterly basis including budget revisions based on corresponding line-item budgets approved by NIDHI TBI.
- Preparation of payroll and general voucher of salaries and other documentary requirements for disbursements.
- Manage entries of expenditure and other relevant details on PFMS portal.
- Ensure data is regularly updated on PFMS portal.
- Ensures project compliance with applicable internal and external requirements.
- Undertake other relevant activities assigned for the project and assigned by supervisor.

4. Salary- Rs. 50,000/-per month (consolidated)

Administrative Assistant
1. Educational Qualifications -
- A Bachelor’s degree in any stream with 50% Marks aggregate

2. Professional Experience -
- Two- year relevant administrative experience in educational institute/College/University.
- Knowledge of computer operation

4. Roles & Responsibilities -
- Ensure proper documentation related to TBI-SU are maintained in hard files (update to be given weekly) and soft copies.
- Scanning and documentation of financial documents and submission of same to Finance Officer (update to be given weekly)
- Maintenance of register assigned for consumables, branded items at TBI- SU
- Maintain fixed & Consumable Asset Register for TBI.
- Undertake other relevant activities assigned for the project and assigned by supervisor.

4. Rs. 20,000/-per month (consolidated)

Terms & Conditions -
- University reserves the right to cancel any post anytime.
- Actual offer of post depends on sanction of the amount by the DST.
- The engagement on the post will be made on purely temporary basis, initially for a period of one year, extendable for another two years, based on satisfactory performance by the candidate.
- The selected candidates will not be entitled to any other benefits, which are admissible to the regular employees.
- This engagement will not vest any right to claim for regular appointment in the University or for continued services in the University.
- The University reserves the right to terminate this engagement any time even before the stipulated period in case of unsatisfactory performance, misconduct or any other administrative reasons/ compulsions.
- The candidate will have to perform such other duties and work as assigned by the Principal Investigator from time to time.
- Applicants are required to show the original documents at the time of Interview or Document verification. Duties timing may be staggered and as decided by the university In-charge or Project Investigator.
- The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement or increase/decrease the number of post at any time without assigning any reason.