Asst. Manager - Incubation (Rajamahendravaram)

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Asst. Manager - Incubation

Ratan Tata Innovation Hub, Rajamahendravaram Foundation

About RTIH

The Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH) is a Section 8 company established under the Government of Andhra Pradesh through the Andhra Pradesh Innovation Society (APIS). As the State’s principal platform for innovation, incubation, and entrepreneurship, RTIH leads a Hub-and-Spoke network connecting five regional innovation foundations across Andhra Pradesh. Its vision—under the AP Innovation & Startup Policy (2024–2029)—is to make Andhra Pradesh a lighthouse of inclusive innovation and entrepreneurship.

Position

Asst. Manager – Incubation

📍 Location: Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh 💼 Type: Full-time | Contractual Role 🧭 Reports to: Head – Partnerships / Chief Executive Officer, RTIH Rajamahendravaram

Role Overview

The Assistant Manager – Incubation will support the execution of RTIH Rajamahendravaram’s incubation and acceleration programs on the ground. This is a hands-on, execution-level role covering startup onboarding, cohort coordination, district-level outreach, mentor engagement, and progress tracking of incubated startups — working closely with the Head – Incubation to implement the Spoke’s incubation strategy.

Key Responsibilities

A. Program Coordination & Execution

1. Support day-to-day implementation of incubation and acceleration programs at RTIH Rajamahendravaram.

1. Assist in startup onboarding, evaluation, and graduation processes as per defined SOPs.

1. Coordinate sector-specific cohort activities, workshops, and capability-building sessions with mentors and academic partners.

1. Maintain consistent documentation and service delivery standards in line with Hub guidelines.

B. District-Level Outreach

1. Support district coverage and grassroots innovation scouting activities across the Rajamahendravaram Spoke.

1. Assist in organizing outreach campaigns — bootcamps, hackathons, college connect programs — to identify innovators, women entrepreneurs, and rural MSMEs.

1. Coordinate with district field staff and support execution of Training of Trainers (ToT) initiatives.

C. Startup Selection & Portfolio Support

1. Assist in managing the call-for-applications and startup selection process.

1. Track the progress of incubated startups through structured review mechanisms and milestone updates.

1. Coordinate with startups to ensure timely submission of reports, data, and documentation.

D. Mentorship & Ecosystem Support

1. Support scheduling and coordination of mentoring clinics, review boards, and demo days.

1. Maintain and update the mentor database, ensuring startups are matched with relevant domain experts.

1. Assist in coordinating with Partnerships team on joint initiatives involving corporates, VCs, and academic institutions.

E. Monitoring & Reporting

1. Maintain data and dashboards tracking startup performance, cohort outcomes, and program KPIs.

1. Prepare periodic status reports and updates for the Head – Incubation.

1. Support data entry and upkeep of RTIH’s digital incubation management platforms.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Management, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, or a related field; MBA/PGDM preferred.

1. 2–4 years of experience in incubation, acceleration, startup support programs, or innovation ecosystem roles.

1. Exposure to grassroots/rural entrepreneurship programs or district-level outreach is an advantage.

1. Basic understanding of the startup lifecycle, business-model validation, and program evaluation.

1. Willingness to travel within the district/Spoke for outreach and stakeholder engagement, as required.

Core Competencies

1. Program Coordination & Execution

1. Stakeholder & Mentor Coordination

1. Data Tracking & Reporting

1. Grassroots Outreach & Event Support

1. Ownership, Initiative & Team Collaboration

💰 Compensation: ₹06–08 lakhs per annum (CTC), based on experience and interview performance.