Manager​/Executive – Incubation, -ups & Entrepreneurship

Position: Manager / Executive – Incubation, Start-ups & Entrepreneurship
Location: Dehra Dūn

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.