Chitkara Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CCIE), Chitkara University

About CCIE

Chitkara Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CCIE) is Chitkara University’s dedicated platform for transforming bold ideas into scalable, real-world ventures. We empower student entrepreneurs with the ecosystem, expertise and opportunities needed to move from idea to execution through venture validation, mentorship, market access, visibility and access to capital.

Role Overview

CCIE seeks a passionate and driven Startup Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in evaluating incoming startup applications, assess founding teams and ideas, and deliver sharp L1 (first-level) screening feedback. The ideal candidate will understand business fundamentals, market analysis, and the startup landscape. You will conduct in-depth discussions with founders, analyze their business models, and provide valuable insights that help them take their game forward.

This is a high-ownership,



high-learning role for someone who wants to develop real pattern recognition around startups understanding what separates an compelling idea from a scalable business and a promising startup from an investable one.

Key Responsibilities

Startup and Idea Evaluation
- Review and evaluate incoming startup applications across problem, solution, market, business model, competition, team and traction
- Conduct primary and secondary research on sectors, market opportunities, comparable startups and emerging trends
- Assess idea viability, founder strength, market potential and early traction signals
- Conduct structured discussions with founders to understand the business beyond the pitch deck
- Identify critical assumptions, risks, gaps and unanswered questions
- Present clear, structured L1 recommendations, backed by research and rationale
- Help build and maintain a consistent and defensible startup evaluation framework

Founder Support & Venture Building
- Work closely with shortlisted an

📌 Startup Analyst (Chandigarh)
🏢 Chitkara University
📍 Chandigarh