Designation: Greenovation Accelerator Co-Lead

Organization: SwitchOn Foundation

Location: Bangalore / Kolkata - Hybrid

Work Experience: 6+ years of relevant experience

Compensation: 10-12 LPA per annum

Language Proficiency: Excellent English communication; Hindi or regional languages preferred

About SwitchON

SwitchON Foundation (est 2008) is a mission-driven organization working to strengthen sustainable agriculture, rural livelihoods, and climate resilience. We partner with Farmer Producer Companies

(FPCs), Climate startups, investors, and institutions to build scalable solutions that create both economic and social impact.

Greenovation Accelerator is a platform for climate-focused startups, SMEs, FPOs and FPCs working across agriculture, circularity, clean energy, resilience and other areas of climate action.

Through challenge programmes, bootcamps, capacity building, mentorship, market linkages and connections to capital, Greenovation helps promising organisations strengthen their business foundations and progress toward investment readiness and scale.

Greenovation brings together entrepreneurs, farmer collectives, experts, funders and ecosystem partners

,creating the conditions for locally rooted climate solutions to grow.

Position Summary The Greenovation Accelerator Co-Lead will lead the end-to-end operational execution, capacity building, and ecosystem coordination for SwitchOns flagship accelerator and innovation programs.

Based in Kolkata or Bangalore (Hybrid), this role requires strong program management, field execution,

deal flow sourcing, and startup engagement capabilities.

The Co-Lead will work directly with early-stage climate startups, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs),

NGO partners, mentors, and internal teams to deliver high-impact bootcamps, foster founder communities.

This role is highly execution-oriented and suited for an experienced professional who thrives in fast-moving, entrepreneurial, and impact-driven environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Execution & Operations





Lead the end-to-end operational execution and coordination of accelerator cohorts, challenges, webinars, and ecosystem engagements.

Develop detailed implementation plans, operational workflows, timelines, and coordination systems for both virtual and in-person programs.

Plan, manage, and execute intensive 3-to-5-day bootcamps, immersive workshops, and pitch days across regional hubs.

Track milestones, deliverables, participant attendance, and post-program growth trajectories.

- Startup, FPO & Ecosystem Deal Flow

Drive multi-channel deal flow sourcing to identify high-quality climate tech startups, agri-tech innovators, and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).

Build strong, long-term relationships with founders, eco champions, FPOs, and grassroots innovators.

Conduct regular startup check-ins, field visits, and on-ground ecosystem interactions.

Handle application screening, due diligence support, eligibility evaluations, and panel logistics.

- Capacity Building

Lead the design and delivery of capacity-building workshops, bootcamps, and structured learning journeys tailored to startup and FPO needs.

Identify capability gaps across cohorts and onboard relevant mentors, trainers, industry experts,

and speakers to deliver targeted sessions.

- Investment & Startup Readiness Support

Connect promising, high-potential startups and FPOs directly with investment teams for catalytic grant and equity funding opportunities.

Assist founders with startup readiness assessments, data room preparation, and pitch deck refinement.

Support due diligence processes and investor review sessions where required.

- Community Building & Stakeholder Coordination





Build and nurture a vibrant community network among cohort founders, alumni, mentors, and ecosystem enablers.

Coordinate seamlessly with NGO partners, vendors, financial institutions, and experts to ensure active program support.

Maintain program dashboards, trackers, and documentation to prepare explicit progress updates for leadership and partners.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Management, Agriculture, Sustainability,

Environmental Studies, Development Studies, or related technical fields.

Masters degree (MBA, MS, MPP) strongly preferred.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

6+ years of hands-on experience managing startup accelerator programs, incubators, or venture-building initiatives.

Proven track record in executing multi-day bootcamps, cohort capacity building, and deal flow sourcing across urban tech and rural/FPO ventures.

Strong operational discipline with the ability to manage multiple workflows, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously.

Comfortable with frequent field travel, site visits, and direct, on-ground engagement with startup founders and rural collectives.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and executive documentation skills.

Compensation

Annual CTC: 10- 12 LPA per annum

Reimbursement: All official travel, accommodation, and logistics will be covered as per organisational policy.

Travel for: Bootcamps and ecosystem events, Startup/FPO visits, Partner meetings,Program reviews and stakeholder engagements.

Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is:

Highly execution-driven and operations-focused

Skilled in capacity building, bootcamp delivery, and founder mentoring

Passionate about climate innovation, agritech, and grassroots enterprise development

Comfortable balancing field realities with program goals and investor connection

Application Process To apply, please complete the application form and upload your updated CV and cover letter via the link -

https://forms.gle/NmTGoJeumhFeSKkj8

📌 Greenovation Accelerator Co-Lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 SwitchON Foundation
📍 Bengaluru