Job Description & How to Apply Below
KLH University is seeking an accomplished and dynamic Head – Innovation & Incubation to lead and scale the University’s innovation, entrepreneurship, incubation, and startup ecosystem.
The incumbent will be responsible for developing a strong culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, research-to-product translation, startup creation, industry collaboration, and technology commercialization across the University.
The role will focus on identifying and nurturing high-potential ideas, supporting student and faculty innovators, developing startups and deep-tech ventures, facilitating access to funding and mentorship, and establishing strategic partnerships with industry, investors, government bodies, incubators, accelerators, and the wider innovation ecosystem.
The ideal candidate should have strong experience in innovation management, startup incubation, entrepreneurship, technology commercialization, industry partnerships, and ecosystem development , with an understanding of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Deep Tech, IoT, Computer Vision, Generative AI and Autonomous Systems .
Key Responsibilities
1. Innovation & Entrepreneurship Strategy
Develop and implement the University’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship Strategy and Roadmap .
Build a strong culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among students, faculty, researchers, and alumni.
Establish structured programmes for ideation, innovation challenges, hackathons, prototyping, validation and startup development .
Identify emerging technology and market opportunities aligned with the University’s strategic priorities.
2. Incubation & Startup Development
Lead the development and management of the University’s Incubation Centre / Innovation Hub .
Design and implement structured incubation programmes for early-stage and deep-tech startups.
Establish a robust pipeline for identifying, evaluating, selecting and mentoring promising startups.
Support startups through the complete journey from idea → prototype → product → market → funding → scale-up .
Develop mechanisms for startup acceleration, market access, customer discovery and commercialization.
3. Student & Faculty Innovation
Encourage students and faculty members to transform research and innovative ideas into products, technologies and startups .
Develop entrepreneurship programmes, innovation challenges, boot camps and accelerator initiatives.
Facilitate interdisciplinary innovation involving AI, Robotics, Engineering, Sciences, Management and other domains .
Establish mentorship and expert networks for innovators and entrepreneurs.
4. AI, Robotics & Deep Tech Innovation
Develop specialized innovation programmes around AI, Robotics, Generative AI, Computer Vision, IoT, Autonomous Systems, Deep Tech and emerging technologies .
Encourage development of technology-based startups and intellectual property.
Promote AI and Robotics applications addressing real-world industry and societal challenges.
Build partnerships with technology companies, R&D organizations, startups and research institutions.
5. Funding & Grants
Identify and facilitate access to government grants, innovation funds, startup funding, CSR support, corporate partnerships and venture capital .
Support innovators and startups in preparing proposals, pitch decks, business plans and funding applications.
Develop relationships with investors, angel networks, venture capital firms and funding agencies.
6. Industry & Ecosystem Partnerships
Build strategic partnerships with industry, corporates, startups, investors, accelerators, incubators, research organizations and government agencies .
Develop industry-sponsored innovation and technology programmes.
Facilitate industry problem statements and convert them…
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