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Head-Innovation & Start Up EcosystemAbout the Role:-At Brainware University, we believe innovation isn’t a department — it’s a culture.As the Head – Innovations & Start Up Ecosystem, you will spearhead the creation of a vibrant innovation and startup ecosystem, nurturing the next generation of creators, inventors, and changemakers.Your mission: to transform breakthrough ideas into viable products, ventures, and social impact initiatives across disciplines.Key Responsibilities:-- Lead the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cell (IIC/Start-up cell) aligned with MoE’s Innovation Cell (MIC) and Atal Innovation Mission (AIM). - Design and drive startup incubation and accelerator programs in emerging domains such as AI, HealthTech, AgriTech, FinTech, and Sustainability. - Facilitate research commercialization, patenting, and spin-off creation in collaboration with industry partners. - Build cross-disciplinary innovation labs and startup hubs that empower students and faculty to prototype, test, and scale their ideas. - Forge strategic partnerships with government agencies, venture networks, investors, and corporates. - Curate Brainware Innovation Summits and Startup Showcases to highlight entrepreneurial talent and attract external collaboration.️ What You’ll Build:-- Innovation Labs & Startup Hubs across multidisciplinary verticals. - A vibrant incubation pipeline from idea-to-market for student and faculty founders. - An IPR & Research Commercialisation Cell promoting patents and technology transfer. - Strong linkages with funding agencies, accelerators, and innovation networks. - A University-wide entrepreneurial culture that aligns with NEP-2020’s innovation agenda.Qualifications and Skills:-- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Engineering, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Studies, Management, or related domains. - Minimum 10–15 years of experience, including 5–7 years in leadership roles within innovation management, incubation, or startup ecosystems. - Proven track record of securing grants/funding, mentoring startups, or leading innovation programs. - Strong industry, startup, and investor network with excellent communication and mentoring skills. - Deep understanding of NEP-2020, national innovation frameworks, and MoE/AIM policies. - Passion for driving creativity, collaboration, and commercialisation in academic settings.Why Brainware University:-- Be part of a state-leading private university with 19,000+ students and 750+ faculty. - Work with a visionary leadership team championing India’s “Future-Ready with AI” initiative. - Lead the next chapter of innovation-driven education in Eastern India. - Build an ecosystem where ideas evolve into enterprises and research becomes impact.Apply now:-Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications, including a cover letter and a CV, to hrd@/arpitad.hr@ or you may call 033-69010542/9874771431/ 8826441799