Manager / Assistant Manager - Incubation, Dehradun

Role Summary The Incubation Manager will run the incubation program and work closely with student founders to help them build real startups. The role focuses on selecting the right teams, supporting them through structured programs, and ensuring they make measurable progress. Key ResponsibilitiesRun Incubation Cohorts Execute two cohorts per year Define stages: idea→ validation → MVP → early traction Set milestones and review progress regularly Select&Filter Startups Identify and evaluate startup ideas and teams Decide who gets in and who doesn't Exit teams that are not making progress Work Hands-on with Founders Run clinics, bootcamps, and 1:1 sessions Help founders validate ideas, build MVPs, and go to market Push teams toward real customer engagementMentors&Ecosystem Identify and onboard relevant, active mentors Match mentors to startups based on need Ensure mentors are actually engaged Funding Support Prepare startups for funding (pitch, metrics, storytelling) Connect them to grants, competitions, and early-stage investors Support founders through the fundraising processTrack Outcomes Monitor startup progress (MVPs, users, revenue, funding) Improve the program based on outcomes Entrepreneurship Evangelising&Pipeline Building Design and run startup-focused events (talks, founder sessions, bootcamps) Actively promote entrepreneurship across campus Convert event participation into serious startup applications Build sustained interest, not one-time attendance What Success Looks Like Strong founders and focused cohortsStartups reaching MVP and early validation Active mentor involvement Startups able to secure grants / early funding Weak ideas filtered out early Who This Role Suits Experience in startups, incubation, or early-stage ecosystem Hands-on and execution-focused Team player