Position: Senior Lead / Assistant Manager
Location: Recent Delhi

Principal Accountabilities & Responsibilities

- Actively scout and engage with startups to apply for iDEX , SIDBI iDEX Fund and defence / aerospace / space related challenges.
- Guide and mentor startups in preparing high-quality proposals for government, industry, and investor-led funding and innovation programs, including iDEX, SIDBI, Startup India, DST, BIRAC, MeitY, and other relevant initiatives.
- Provide end-to-end support to startups throughout their incubation journey, including onboarding, progress tracking, periodic reviews, mentorship coordination, milestone monitoring, and facilitating graduation from the incubation program.
- Facilitate access to the FITT ecosystem by connecting startups with IIT Delhi faculty, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), industry experts, mentors, investors, laboratories, infrastructure, funding opportunities, and business development support.
- Prepare, review, and maintain reports, MIS, program documentation, and compliance requirements in accordance with organizational, sponsor, and government guidelines.
- Plan and execute startup engagement activities including Demo Days, Review Meetings, Workshops, Outreach Programs, Networking Sessions, Ecosystem Events, and Startup Visits.
- Act as a catalyst between startups, IIT Delhi faculty members, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), industry experts, strategic partners, investors, and government agencies to foster collaboration, research, product development, commercialization, and technology adoption.
- Build and strengthen partnerships with incubators, government bodies, industry partners,



investors, and ecosystem stakeholders to expand opportunities and provide greater support to startups.
- Contribute to strengthening FITT's incubation ecosystem by improving incubation processes, startup engagement initiatives, and ecosystem development activities.
- Undertake any other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualification & Eligibility

- Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Electronics, Aerospace, or any other relevant Engineering discipline.

Experience

- 27 years of relevant experience in startup incubation, innovation management, technology commercialization, project management, startup ecosystem development, or related domains.

Desired Skills & Competencies

- Strong understanding of emerging technology domains such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep-Tech, and other innovation-driven sectors.
- Excellent execution and project management capabilities.
- Excellent communication, networking, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with startups, academia, industry experts, investors, corporates, and government agencies.
- Strong analytical, documentation, presentation, and reporting skills.
- High level of ownership, professionalism, integrity, and commitment towards achieving organizational goals.

Compensation

Salary: Compensation package aligned with industry standards and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, and overall suitability for the role.

Interested candidates can share their resume to [email protected].

📌 Senior Lead / Assistant Manager- Incubation (Delhi)
🏢 Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer, IIT Delhi
📍 Delhi