Manager / Executive – Incubation, Start-ups & Entrepreneurship

About the job

Job Title: Manager / Executive – Incubation, Start-ups & Entrepreneurship Department: Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Cell (IEDC) / Incubation Centre Location: DBS Global University, Dehradun Role Overview We are looking for a passionate and entrepreneurial professional to drive the university’s Incubation & Start-up ecosystem while also teaching and mentoring students in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Start-up Development.The role blends academic engagement, start-up ecosystem building, and operational leadership, making it ideal for candidates eager to shape future entrepreneurs. Key Responsibilities A. Incubation & Start-up Ecosystem Development • Manage daily operations of the Incubation & Start-up Cell. • Identify, onboard, and support student-led and faculty-led start-ups. • Design and implement structured programs for ideation, validation, acceleration, and commercialization. • Build partnerships with industry, investors, accelerators, government bodies, and funding agencies. • Organize innovation events: hackathons, pitch days, start-up bootcamps, demo days, and mentoring sessions. B. Teaching & Student Engagement • Teach and facilitate courses/workshops on Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Business Models, and Start-up Management. • Mentor students on business planning, market validation, pitch deck creation, and investor readiness. • Promote entrepreneurship culture across all academic departments. • Guide student teams in national and international start-up competitions and grant programs. C. Funding, Grants & Growth • Identify and apply for government & private incubation grants. • Support start-ups in fundraising and investor interactions. • Track performance indicators: number of start-ups incubated, funds raised, partnerships created, student ventures launched, and success stories. Eligibility Criteria • MBA (Mandatory) — preferably in Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Marketing, Finance, or Operations. • 2–3 years of relevant working experience in start-ups, incubation centers, accelerators, innovation labs, venture development, or entrepreneurship programs. • Prior exposure to start-up ecosystem, business development, or entrepreneurial mentoring is highly desirable. Key Skills & Competencies • Strong entrepreneurial mindset with execution capability. • Excellent communication and presentation skills (classroom + industry). • Networking and relationship management with multiple stakeholders. • Ability to mentor, guide, and inspire young entrepreneurs. • Structured program management and project execution skills. Why This Role? • Opportunity to build and scale the university’s flagship start-up ecosystem. • High-impact position shaping student careers and institutional innovation culture. • Direct interaction with leadership, industry, investors, and entrepreneurs.

Requirements

• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Communication skills
• Networking and relationship management
• Mentoring abilities
• Program management

Qualifications

• MBA

Preferred Technologies

• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Communication skills
• Networking and relationship management
• Mentoring abilities
• Program management