The Incubation Manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating the incubation ecosystem at GICRISE and supporting startups throughout their entrepreneurial journey. The key responsibilities shall include:

- Startup Incubation & Portfolio Management· Manage and coordinate the complete startup incubation lifecycle, from application, screening and selection to incubation, acceleration, graduation and post-incubation support.

· Maintain updated records, databases and progress reports of all incubated, pre-incubated and accelerated startups.

· Regularly monitor startup milestones, business development, technology/product development, funding requirements, revenue generation and market progress.

· Identify challenges faced by startups and facilitate timely interventions and support.

- Startup Support, Mentoring & Capacity Building· Facilitate mentoring sessions, expert consultations, workshops, training programmes and capacity-building initiatives for startups.

· Understand the specific requirements of startups and connect them with relevant mentors, industry experts, investors, service providers and ecosystem stakeholders.

· Support startups in areas including business modelling, product development, intellectual property, funding, market access, commercialisation and scaling.

· Facilitate access to relevant resources, knowledge and institutional support.

- Government Schemes & Programmes· Coordinate the implementation and execution of programmes and schemes supported by Government Departments/Ministries, including StartInUP, MSME, Startup India, MeitY, DST and other relevant government agencies.

· Assist in preparing and submitting applications, proposals, progress reports, utilisation documents, impact reports and other government-mandated documentation.

· Ensure timely compliance with the guidelines, milestones, deliverables and reporting requirements of government-supported programmes.

· Coordinate with concerned government officials/agencies for programme implementation, reviews, inspections and fund-related requirements.

- Startup Selection & Evaluation· Manage startup application, screening, evaluation and selection processes.

· Organise pitch sessions, demo days, evaluation meetings, hackathons, ideathons, challenges and startup selection programmes.

· Coordinate with internal and external evaluators, mentors, subject-matter experts and evaluation committees.

· Ensure transparent, systematic and timely completion of the startup evaluation process.

- Incubation Programmes & Events· Plan, coordinate and execute pre-incubation, incubation and acceleration programmes.

· Organise workshops, bootcamps, hackathons,



ideathons, investor connects, networking sessions, startup showcases and other ecosystem events.

· Coordinate participation of students, startups, mentors, investors, industry partners, government representatives and other stakeholders.

· Ensure effective execution, documentation and post-event reporting of all programmes and activities.

- Industry, Investor & Ecosystem Engagement· Develop and maintain skilled relationships with industry partners, investors, venture capital funds, accelerators, incubators, government agencies, corporates and startup ecosystem organisations.

· Facilitate investor connects, corporate engagements, strategic partnerships and market-access opportunities for startups.

· Identify potential collaboration opportunities that can strengthen the GICRISE startup ecosystem.

· Support startups in establishing relevant industry and investor connections.

- Documentation, MIS & Reporting· Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date records related to startups, mentoring sessions, programmes, events, funding, investments, partnerships and outcomes.

· Prepare MIS reports, dashboards, presentations, management reports, government reports and programme-related documentation as required.

· Maintain proper records for audits, compliance, inspections, reviews and institutional reporting.

· Ensure timely submission of all internal and external reports.

- Coordination with University Stakeholders· Coordinate with various Schools/Departments, faculty members, students and administrative departments of Galgotias University for innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives.

· Promote innovation, entrepreneurship and startup culture across the University.

· Identify promising student and faculty innovations and facilitate their transition towards incubation and commercialisation.

· Coordinate university-level innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

- Incubation Infrastructure & Facilities· Coordinate the effective utilisation and management of incubation facilities, laboratories, co-working spaces, meeting rooms and other resources available at GICRISE.

· Ensure proper scheduling and utilisation of incubation infrastructure by startups, students and programme participants.





· Coordinate with relevant university departments for maintenance, availability and operational requirements of incubation facilities.

- Startup Performance Monitoring & Impact Assessment· Establish and monitor startup-specific milestones, deliverables and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Track startup outcomes relating to:

o Startup creation and survival o Funding raised o Revenue generation o Employment creation o Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

o Product development o Market access o Strategic partnerships o Investment readiness and scaling

· Prepare periodic performance and impact reports for management and government stakeholders.

- Any Other Incubation-Related Responsibility· Undertake any other duties, assignments or responsibilities entrusted by the CEO, GICRISE / University Management from time to time in furtherance of the objectives and activities of GICRISE.

Candidate Profile/Preferred QualificationsThe ideal candidate should preferably possess:

· A Postgraduate Degree in Management, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Technology, Engineering, Business Administration or any other relevant discipline.

· 4+ years of relevant professional experience in startup incubation, entrepreneurship development, innovation management, accelerator programmes, industry engagement, project management or a related field.

· Prior experience in managing startup incubation programmes, government schemes, innovation programmes and multi-stakeholder projects will be preferred.

· Experience in working with startups, entrepreneurs, students, faculty, government departments, investors, mentors and industry partners.

· Strong communication, interpersonal, coordination, networking, documentation and programme-management skills.

· Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously and work in a dynamic startup ecosystem.

· Strong proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace, presentations, MIS reporting and digital collaboration tools.

· Candidates with experience in government-funded programmes and startup ecosystem organisations will be preferred.

How to Apply Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV along with a Cover Letter to:

Email: [email protected]

Candidates are requested to clearly mention the following details in their Cover Letter:

- Current CTC:
- Expected CTC:
- Current Location:
- Willingness to Relocate to Greater Noida: Yes / No
- Notice Period: ___ Days

Last Date to Apply: 22 September 2026Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further selection process.

📌 Incubation Manager (Uttar Pradesh)
🏢 Galgotias Incubation Centre For Research Innovation Startup u0026 Entrepreneurs
📍 Uttar Pradesh