Job Description for Program Manager under Wadhwani Innovation Network – AICTE Indovation Center Partnership Background
The Wadhwani Innovation Network (WIN) is dedicated to driving innovation, translation and entrepreneurship with a prime objective of fast-tracking commercialization of academic research in cutting-edge areas such as biotechnology, bioengineering, synthetic biology, healthtech, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, spacetech, advanced computing, quantum technology, critical minerals and mining.
These transformative initiatives will be implemented through strategic partnerships with various academic institutions / incubators / Government agencies such as AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education).
These Indovation Centers, operating in a hub-spoke model, aim to facilitate technology transfer, IPR, commercialization, and provide a one-stop resource for information on innovation and startup schemes.



The mission of the Wadhwani Innovation Network – AICTE Indovation Center partnership is to accelerate innovation and translate multi-disciplinary research into new products and startups.

Educational Qualifications and Experience Required

B.Tech. or MSc (engineering or science disciplines) or MBA
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Additional qualification in management or law or patent agent.
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Experience:

- More than three years' experience in incubation, IP development & commercialization, technology transfer, business development etc. in a research or academic setting or in a technology transfer / incubator office/research park etc.
- Coordination of Innovation Programmes, stakeholder liaison, and HUB-SPOKE operation plan implementation.
- Carry out policy research, analysis and documents, development of reports
- Design and implement capacity building programs, trainings etc. Innovation and entrepreneurship promotion and development in HEIs.

📌 Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Program Management (Secunderabad)
🏢 Wadhwani Foundation
📍 Secunderabad