Job Description
Chitkara Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CCIE), Chitkara University
nAbout CCIE
nChitkara 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.
nRole Overview
nCCIE 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.
nThis is a high-ownership,



high-learning role for someone who wants to develop real pattern recognition around startups understanding what separates an interesting idea from a scalable business and a promising startup from an investable one.
nKey Responsibilities
nStartup and Idea Evaluation
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- Review and evaluate incoming startup applications across problem, solution, market, business model, competition, team and traction n
- Conduct primary and secondary research on sectors, market opportunities, comparable startups and emerging trendsn
- Assess idea viability, founder strength, market potential and early traction signalsn
- Conduct structured discussions with founders to understand the business beyond the pitch deckn
- Identify critical assumptions, risks, gaps and unanswered questionsn
- Present explicit, structured L1 recommendations , backed by research and rationalen
- Help build and maintain a consistent and defensible startup evaluation frameworkn

nFounder Support & Ve

📌 Startup Analyst (Mullanpur Dakha)
🏢 Chitkara University
📍 Mullanpur Dakha