Head-Innovation & Start Up Ecosystem

Head-Innovation & Start Up Ecosystem

About 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, Health Tech, Agri Tech, Fin Tech, 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 h or you may call //