CEO- Incubation

Job Description – Chief Executive Office (CEO)- Incubation

Reporting to: Board, BMU Incubation Foundation

Job Location: BML Munjal University Campus

Position Purpose

The CEO will be the primary custodian of the operational excellence and community impact of Incubation at BML Munjal University (BMU). This role requires a rare blend of corporate efficiency, academic diplomacy, and community engagement. The CEO will lead the day-to-day operations of incubation, translating the strategic vision into actionable programs.

Core Responsibilities

A. Community & Grassroots Leadership

• Inclusive Scouting: Lead outreach in unserved/underserved regions to identify grassroots innovators, women entrepreneurs, and rural youth.
• Local Problem Solving: Design programs that encourage "Innovation" to solve regional challenges (Agri-tech, Water, Waste, etc.).
• Stakeholder Network: Build a network of local mentors, NGOs, and industry and investor partners who can provide technical, market, and financial access to community startups.
• Portfolio Management: Monitor the technical, and commercial progress and milestone achievement of incubated innovators/startups.

B. Strategic Operations & Compliance

• Grant Governance: Act as the primary nodal officer for the various government agencies supporting incubation. Manage the Grant-in-Aid mobilization as per objectives and budget.
• Compliance & Reporting: Prepare and submit operational and outcome reports on required frequency.
• SOP Development: Design and enforce operational protocols for incubation, from startup selection to graduation and seed fund management.

C. Infrastructure & Technical Management

• Co-working and Community Lab Oversight: Manage the Co-working space and Community Lab (Makerspace/Fab-lab), ensuring availability and access for community members and students.
• IP & Tech Transfer: Facilitate the protection of Intellectual Property (IP) for grassroots innovators and manage the interface with the host institution’s faculty.

D. Financial Sustainability

• Revenue Generation: Move the incubator toward a self-sustaining model by offering consultancy, testing services, and corporate CSR partnerships.

Candidate Profile

Education & Experience

• Education: MBA or Master’s in Social Entrepreneurship from a reputed institution.
• Experience: 10+ years of professional experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role within a corporate innovation vertical, incubator/accelerator, or a social enterprise. Experience of startup set up and scale up would be an advantage.
• Government Liaison: Prior experience of dealing with government agencies like DST, MeitY, or NITI Aayog grants is desirable.

Technical & Soft Skills

• Leadership Ability: Ability to engage with team members, BMU team, other stakeholders and secure alignment and support.
• Strategic Management: Capacity to identify the relevant opportunities for creating community impact through innovation.
• Program Design: Ability to create curriculum-based programs (Ideation to Go-To-Market).
• Financial Literacy: Understanding of Section 8 company operations and regulations, and government GFR (General Financial Rules).
• Regional Context: Must be fluent in English to communicate effectively with both rural innovators and global mentors.

Age: 30-40 Years.

• Compensation: Salary to be competitive.

Relevant candidates are requested to share their updated CV along with a brief write-up outlining their experience and involvement in setting up incubation centres and/or startups at [email protected].

The last date for submission of applications is April 15, 2026.