Role: Manager / Senior Manager – Agriculture & Food Systems Experience: 15-20 years Salary: upto 33 LPA About the role: Our organization is seeking a Sector Lead – Agriculture & Food Systems to lead high-impact accelerator programs focused on agriculture, land restoration, and nature-based solutions. This role will drive startup acceleration, technical assistance, go-to-market strategy execution, and ecosystem partnerships. The individual will work closely with startups, FPOs, investors, and government stakeholders to build scalable, market-ready enterprises delivering measurable social and environmental impact. Key Responsibilities Acceleration & Enterprise Support Lead and execute agriculture-focused accelerator programs. Provide hands-on technical assistance to startups to strengthen product-market fit and accelerate sales. Support enterprises in refining business models, scaling operations, and achieving impact goals. Work closely with FPOs and intermediaries to validate and strengthen enterprise models.



Lead technical and commercial pilots to demonstrate on-ground viability and scalability. Partnerships & Ecosystem Engagement Build and manage relationships with startups, impact investors, research bodies, FPO networks, and relevant government agencies. Facilitate collaborations to unlock financing, market access, and growth opportunities. Data, Insights & Communication Generate program insights through field visits, enterprise performance tracking, and data analysis. Develop high-quality reports for donors and partners. Support program visibility through ecosystem communication, content creation, and stakeholder updates. Team Leadership Lead and mentor a small team, ensuring robust execution, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration. Required Qualifications & Skills: Masters degree in Agriculture, Agri-business, Agri-finance, Economics, or related fields. 15–20 years of experience in agriculture, rural sales/marketing, agri-business, impact investing,

📌 Sector Lead – Agriculture Food Systems, Bangalore (Shivamogga)
🏢 Ground Zero
📍 Shivamogga