About Aspire - IITB Research Park Foundation (IITBRPF):
In 2016, the Ministry of Education entrusted IIT Bombay with a pivotal mission: to establish the Research Park within the sprawling campus in Powai, Mumbai. This led to the creation of ASPIRE – the IIT Bombay Research Park Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to catalysing innovation and research with real-world impact.

Inspired by globally successful research park models, ASPIRE (Applied Science Park for Innovation Research & Entrepreneurship) emerges as the epicenter, that connects knowledge, expertise, and resources seamlessly, fostering a robust and collaborative industry-academia ecosystem with a global outlook.

We cultivate R&D; partnerships which evolve into a thriving innovation hub, advancing technologies with meaningful societal impact. Our industry-centric workspaces facilitate collaborative development, while students gain invaluable corporate research exposure, enriching the nation’s talent pool. It’s a dynamic ecosystem where academia, industry,



and students converge to drive innovation and uphold academic excellence.

Job Description:
Provide subject-matter depth and thought leadership in a designated research domain, mobility. Act as the bridge between cutting-edge academic research and industry application, ensuring that ASPIRE’s focus area on mobility yields high-value collaborations, projects, and innovation outcomes. While this is a technical role, it is primarily focused on facilitating research engagement. This is not a hands-on research role. The Thematic Expert will curate opportunities, mentor engagements, and shape the narrative of ASPIRE’s domain leadership, positioning IIT Bombay as a trusted partner for industry and government stakeholders.

Roles and Responsibilities:
End-to-end accountability of collaboration projects between industry member companies and IIT Bombay academia (faculty, centres, etc.).
Creating strategic roadmaps for sustained collaboration.
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📌 Mobility Thematic Expert (Mumbai)
🏢 Aspire IITB Research Park Foundation
📍 Mumbai