Job Description
Job Title: Innovation Associate
nLocation: Gurgaon
nCompensation: As per Industry and depending on the experience
nPreferred candidate location : NCR
nType of employment: Full time
nRole Overview
nThe Innovation Associate will serve as a primary liaison between JKCement Startup Foundry and the global startup ecosystem. This role is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and facilitating high-impact partnerships with early-stage companies. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of startup methodology and "venture-scale" growth, acting as a strategic filter to ensure only the most viable technologies are introduced to our core business units.
nKey Responsibilities1. Strategic Sourcing
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- Conduct rigorous thematic research into emerging technologies and market trends to identify potential disruptors.n
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of early-stage startups through active participation in the venture ecosystem, including accelerators, incubators, and VC networks.n
- Maintain a centralized Database/CRM of startup interactions,



providing regular deal-flow updates to senior leadership.n

n2. Technical & Commercial Evaluation
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- Perform initial assessments of startup business models, cap tables, product-market fit, and technical scalability.n
- Compare external solutions against internal R&D; capabilities to determine "Buy vs. Build vs. Partner" recommendations.n
- Present high-potential startups to internal stakeholders, justifying the strategic rationale for collaboration.n

n3. Pilot Orchestration (Proof of Concept)
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- Facilitate the transition from discovery to execution by aligning startup offerings with internal Business Unit (BU) requirements.n
- Assist in defining KPIs for pilot programs and monitoring progress to ensure deliverables meet corporate standards.n
- Identify and mitigate "friction points" between startup agility and corporate governance (e.g., procurement, legal, and IT security).

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