Administrative Positions
Academic Departments
Posted 4 weeks ago
Desired Skillset:
- Ability to develop and implement policies to strengthen industry-academic ties.
- Expertise in building and maintaining partnerships with Industries, corporations, universities, and government bodies.
- Experience in securing funding from industry collaborations, international grants, and research sponsorships for Innovation, Incubation & Startups.
- Understanding of industry trends to align academic programs with market needs.
- Strong ability to engage with international stakeholders.
- Familiarity with international education policies, accreditation, and compliance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree with Ph.D. in a relevant disciplines of Engineering, Computer Applications/ Business Administration with Teaching / Extensive Industry Experience.
Essential requirement:
- Minimum 15 years of Teaching/Research experience in academia, industry collaboration, or International relations, of which at least 05 years should be at the level of Professor/Senior Manager or its equivalent.
- Proven track record of leadership roles in higher education institutions, industry partnerships, or global engagement related to Innovation and Incubation.
- Experience in developing industry-academic linkages, corporate partnerships, and research collaborations.
- Strong background in international education programs, student exchange programs, and global university alliances.
- A person of high energy, absolute integrity, enthusiastic optimism and the perseverance to bring initiatives
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience in technology transfer, startups, Innovation, Incubation and entrepreneurship development.
- Knowledge of intellectual property rights and patent commercialization.
- Multilingual proficiency is an added advantage.
Responsibilities:
1. Leadership & Strategic Planning
- Develop and execute the strategic vision for V-Hub, aligning it with institutional goals.
- Foster a culture of innovation, Incubation, Startups, Entrepreneurship, and research commercialization.
- Establish partnerships with government agencies, industry leaders, and venture capitalists to support startups.
- Identify and secure funding, grants, and sponsorships for incubation programs.
- Incubation & Startup Support
- Oversee the business incubation process, providing guidance to startups from ideation to market entry.
- Design and implement mentorship programs, connecting entrepreneurs with industry experts and alumni.
- Facilitate seed funding, grants, and investor connections for early-stage startups.
- Provide resources such as co-working spaces, labs, prototyping facilities, and technical support.
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship Programs
- Develop and manage entrepreneurship training, workshops, and hackathons for students and faculty.
- Promote innovation challenges, startup competitions, and research commercialization opportunities.
- Collaborate with academic departments to integrate entrepreneurship and innovation into the curriculum.
- Support faculty and students in patent filing, technology transfer, and commercialization of research.
- Industry Collaboration & Networking
- Establish MoUs and partnerships with corporations, startups, and innovation hubs.
- Engage with venture capital firms, angel investors, and government funding bodies for startup support.
- Organize networking events, panel discussions, and startup expos to showcase emerging businesses.
- Facilitate internship and co-op opportunities in startup ecosystems.
- Policy Development & Administration
- Develop policies for startup incubation, funding allocation, and intellectual property (IP) rights.
- Ensure compliance with government and institutional regulations related to entrepreneurship.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of incubation programs, making data-driven improvements.
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and resource management for the V-Hub.
- Mentorship & Student Engagement
- Act as a mentor and advisor for student entrepreneurs, guiding them through business development challenges.
- Support student-led entrepreneurial clubs and initiatives.
- Foster a diverse and inclusive startup ecosystem, encouraging participation from all backgrounds.
- Technology & Digital Transformation
- Leverage emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, IoT, and Web3 to drive innovation.
- Support digital business models and tech-enabled startups.
- Encourage the use of data analytics and market research tools for startup growth.
