Manager - Incubation

About RTIH

The Ratan Tata Innovation Hub 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: Manager – Incubation

Employment Type: Full-time Contractual Role

Location: RTIH Hub Amaravati (Onsite)

Reporting: Head Incubation

Role Overview

The Manager – incubation will support the design, implementation, and scaling of RTIH’s incubation and acceleration programs, supporting startups from early pre-incubation stages through growth acceleration. This role requires strategic oversight of all incubation activities, coordination with mentors and partners, managing startup portfolios, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and organizational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan, launch, and manage sector-specific and cross-sector pre-incubation, incubation, and acceleration programs at RTIH.
2. Scout and evaluate promising startups and entrepreneurs for program inclusion and scale their development by connecting them to mentors, investors, corporates, and domain experts.
3. Monitor startup progress using structured metrics; maintain an updated and comprehensive database of all startups incubated or accelerated.
4. Ensure all necessary compliance related to incubator operations, government regulations, startup documentation, and progress reporting.
5. Organize capacity-building workshops, mentoring sessions, networking events, and knowledge-sharing forums to enhance entrepreneur skills and collaboration.
6. Build partnerships with academic institutions, corporates, government bodies, and other ecosystem players to strengthen incubation offerings.
7. Facilitate smooth operational management of the incubation facility, including resource allocation and stakeholder communication.
8. Guide startups on business strategy, registration, fundraising, market access, and regulatory adherence.
9. Prepare periodic reports on incubation performance, startup outcomes, and compliance for submission to leadership and funding bodies.
10. Collaborate closely with RTIH leadership, including the CEO, Head Partnerships, and Head Finance, to ensure alignment of incubation objectives with overall ecosystem goals.

Qualifications & Experience

Candidates applying for the above stated position are required to possess the following minimum qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Technology, or a related field.
2. 3+ years of entrepreneurship experience with startups.
3. 5-8 years of experience of designing and implementing incubation programs
4. Having built a startup is a plus (not a deal breaker)

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates are required to meet all specified eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications, relevant experience, and any other prerequisites, prior to submitting their application. Applications failing to satisfy these requirements will be rejected without further communication.

Skills & Competencies

1. Strong programme design & execution skills.
2. Excellent stakeholder management (govt, industry, academia).
3. Understanding of technology domains & product prototyping.
4. Creativity in challenge framing and problem statement development.
5. Ability to manage fast-paced, large-scale events.
6. Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
7. High ownership, agility, and execution focus.
8. Comfort with travel and high-energy environments.

6. Compensation:

₹10-12 LPA CTC based on interview & experience. This is inclusive of a performance-linked annual bonus of max 10%.