VJTI-TBI is the Technology Business Incubator established at Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (formerly Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute) under Department of Science and Technology’s NIDHI-TBI Scheme (National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations). Located in the vibrant city of Mumbai, VJTI-TBI will objectively support technology based entrepreneurs and start-ups focused on the energy, cleantech, EV, AI/ML, IoT and cybersecurity sectors.
We are looking to build a passionate team to manage various roles at VJTI-TBI and are seeking experienced candidates to fill the following posts:
- Name of position: Management Interns
- No. of positions: Three
- Closing date: March 31, 2024 (Closed)
| Name of Position | Management Interns |
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Qualification |
Pursuing MBA/ MTech or ME in Engineering or in Final Year BTech or BE Engineering |
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Roles and Responsibilities |
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Experience |
Must have strong verbal and communication skills.
Must have Good analytical skills. Knowledge of EV/Startup Ecosystem will be an added advantage Duration of Internship is 2 to 3 months depending on the deliverables |
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Salary |
At par with the Industry standards |
- Name of position: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- No. of positions: One
- Closing date: January 27, 2022 (Closed)
| Name of Position | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) |
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Qualification |
Ph. D. in a scientific field or related field with experience in leading startups/innovation ecosystem. |
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Roles and Responsibilities |
Designing & managing Incubation and Acceleration programs Qualify and evaluate applicants and support selected start-ups for creativity, innovation, acceleration and investment stage. Manage the day-to-day interaction with the start-up incubatees and support them for fundraising activity. Ensure all diligence and financial requirements are duly met as per requirements of Govt Agencies, IT Dept and Commissioner of Charities. Preparing presentations and reports for Board Meetings. Coordinate with PI-Coordinator, Incubation Manager and Finance Officer to ensure smooth operations of the incubator. Undertake other relevant activities assigned for the project and assigned by supervisor. |
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Experience |
Must have atleast 5 years of experience in a Technology Business Incubator or Business Incubator setting/ Mentoring/ Entrepreneurship activities. Must have experience in IPR processes and IP commercialization. Must have experience in managing grants for incubators/startups (e.g. DST-NIDHI-PRAYAS and DST-NIDHI-EIR)/ exposure to different options. Must have experience in building collaborations/MoU with Angel Investors and Venture Capital Firms. Must have experience in engaging with Mentors and Entrepreneurs. Must have experience in planning, designing and executing training programs and workshops related to entrepreneurship and innovation. Should be aware of grant management on PFMS portal. |
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Salary |
Maximum Consolidated Salary of INR 1,75,000.00 per month subject to work experience and recommendation of DST. |
- Name of position: Incubation Manager
- No. of positions: One
- Closing date: March 15, 2023 (CLOSED)
| Name of Position | Incubation Manager |
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Qualification |
Master’s degree in Science / Engineering or relevant domain, preferably with MBA. |
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Roles and Responsibilities |
Designing & managing Incubation and Acceleration programs Qualify and evaluate applicants and support selected start-ups for creativity, innovation, acceleration and investment stage. Manage the day-to-day interaction with the start-up incubatees and support them for fundraising activity. Ensure tight management of milestones and progress of entrepreneurs and start-up companies. Understanding of basic finance and accounts, grant management and PFMS reporting. Preparing presentations and reports for Board Meetings. Coordinate with PI-Coordinator, CEO, Outreach Manager and Finance Officer to ensure smooth operations of the incubator. Undertake other relevant activities assigned for the project and assigned by supervisor. |
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Experience |
0-3 years of experience of working with entrepreneurs, start-ups, learning/ tinkering labs, incubator or incubation consultancy. Desirable: Demonstrated ability to cultivate, build and maintain strong working relationships with start-ups, entrepreneurs, mentors, universities, research institutions, industry experts and other relevant stakeholders. |
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Salary |
Consolidated salary of INR 60,000 /- per month (Negotiable for the Exceptional Candidate). |
- Name of position: Senior Innovation Catalyst
- No. of positions: One
- Closing date: March 15, 2023 (CLOSED)
| Name of Position | Senior Innovation Catalyst |
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Qualification |
Bachelor or Master degree in Science/ Engineering. |
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Roles and Responsibilities |
Good understanding of technological entrepreneurship ecosystem in the areas of Energy, Cleantech, EV, IoT, Big Data, AI , Blockchain and related sectors. Qualify and evaluate applicants and support selected start-ups with product development, testing and validation in the areas of Energy, Cleantech, EV, IoT, Big Data, AI, Blockchain and related sectors. Plan, design and execute innovation based programs including hackathons, innovation challenge, boot camps and business pitch events in the above thematic areas. Coordinate with industry and corporate entities in Energy, Cleantech, EV, IoT, Big Data, AI, Blockchain and related sectors for providing products and solutions to incubated start-ups at pro-bono basis through strategic collaborations. Coordinate with PI-Coordinator, CEO, Incubation Manager and Finance Officer to ensure smooth operations of the incubator. Undertake other relevant activities assigned for the project and assigned by supervisor. |
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Experience |
0-3 years of experience working in academics, research and development roles in areas including Energy, Cleantech, EV, IoT, Big Data, AI and Blockchain. Desirable: Established Record of participating in hackathons, innovations challenges and publishing research papers including patents (either filed or granted). |
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Salary |
Consolidated salary of INR 60,000 /- per month (Negotiable for the Exceptional Candidate). |
- Name of position: Investment and Portfolio Manager
- No. of positions: One
- Closing date: March 15, 2023 (CLOSED)
| Name of Position | Investment and Portfolio Manager |
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Qualification |
Bachelor’s degree in Finance Management or relevant domain, preferably with MBA. |
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Roles and Responsibilities |
Provide advisory and support services to program portfolio companies Consult start-ups on their business and financials when needed and create timely portfolio reports. Perform ongoing monitoring of portfolio companies, including regular update reviews and other key performance indicators. Facilitate investments and support start-ups in their fundraising. Interact and maintain relationships with portfolio companies, mentors and investors. Deal scouting and analysis for new investment and incubation opportunities Ability to attract CSR funding from Corporate and relevant entities. Coordinate with PI-Coordinator, CEO, Incubation Manager and Finance Officer to ensure smooth operations of the incubator. Undertake other relevant activities assigned for the project and assigned by supervisor. |
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Experience |
0-3 years of experience working in strategy, sales, investments, or program management roles. Excellent spreadsheet and financial modeling skills with knowledge & understanding of financial technology / financial inclusion sector would be an added advantage. |
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Salary |
Consolidated salary of INR 60,000 /- per month (Negotiable for the Exceptional Candidate). |
- Name of position: Outreach Manager
- No. of positions: One
- Closing date: March 15, 2023 (CLOSED)
| Name of Position | Outreach Manager |
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Qualification |
Bachelor or Master degree with knowledge of Marketing or Communications or related areas. |
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Roles and Responsibilities |
Develop and execute strategy for outreach, hunting, attracting and on boarding deserving and qualified innovative entrepreneurs and start-ups from identified domains/sectors. Actively support development, production and management of marketing collaterals and its content development. Daily management of marketing channels, executing paid, social media and content distribution campaigns keeping a close eye of the performance metrics and related budgets. Bring new ideas and support inbound and outbound lead generation campaigns, events, bootcamps, etc. Ability to attract CSR funding from Corporate and relevant entities. Coordinate with PI-Coordinator, CEO, Incubation Manager and Finance Officer to ensure smooth operations of the incubator. Undertake other relevant activities assigned for the project and assigned by supervisor. |
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Experience |
0-3 years of experience in Marketing and Communications, Promotional campaigns of large projects, Marketing and communication network management, social media and content distribution campaigns. Desirable : Work experience in marketing channel‐ partner relationship management, awareness campaigns to promote tech‐projects, tech‐incubation/ tech-startups.. Desirable: Work experience in marketing, marketing channel‐ partner relationship management, awareness campaigns to promote tech‐projects, tech‐incubation/ tech-startups. |
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Salary |
Consolidated salary of INR 40,000 /- per month.(Negotiable for the Exceptional Candidate). |
- Name of position: Finance Officer
- No. of positions: One
- Closing date: March 15, 2023 (CLOSED)
| Name of Position | Finance Officer |
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Qualification |
Master’s Degree in accounting or financing or relevant domain. |
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Roles and Responsibilities |
Ensure accurate and appropriate recording of disbursements of Project funds; maintaining the set of books required according to Organization and regulatory guidelines. Ensuring proper documentation & recording of financial transactions, prepare and submit a regular report on annual & quarterly basis including budget revisions based on corresponding line-item budgets approved by NIDHI TBI. Preparation of payroll and general voucher of salaries and other documentary requirements for disbursements. Manage entries of expenditure and other relevant details on PFMS portal. Ensure data is regularly updated on PFMS portal. Establish a record of management system for the project both in paper and electronic. Ensures project compliance with applicable internal and external requirements. Undertake other relevant activities assigned for the project and assigned by supervisor. |
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Experience |
0-3 years of experience in finance, accounting and administration, preferably in Incubation Centre or similar settings. |
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Salary |
Consolidated salary of INR 40,000 /- per month (Negotiable for the Exceptional Candidate). |
- Name of position: Technical Assistant cum Data Entry Officer
- No. of positions: One
- Closing date: March 15, 2023 (CLOSED)
| Name of Position | Technical Assistant cum Data Entry Officer |
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Qualification |
Diploma in (Computer Engineering or IT) or B.Sc. (Computer or IT) or BCA. |
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Roles and Responsibilities |
Ensure proper documentation related to VJTI-TBI are maintained in hard files (update to be given weekly) and soft copies.Coordinate with CEO and Finance Officer in submitting and collecting relevant documents related to VJTI-TBI from Auditors Office and other Government Offices (update to be given monthly) Scanning and documentation of financial documents and submission of same to Finance Officer (update to be given weekly) Maintenance of register assigned for consumables, branded items at VJTI-TBI (update to be given monthly) Coordinate with CEO and Incubation Manager to call, discuss and collect relevant data from startup incubates (update to be given monthly) Coordinate with PI-Coordinator, CEO, Incubation Manager and Finance Officer to ensure smooth operations of the incubator Maintain Asset Register. Coordinate with PI-Coordinator, CEO, Outreach Manager and Finance Officer to ensure smooth operations of the incubator. Undertake other relevant activities assigned for the project and assigned by supervisor. |
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Experience |
0-3 years of experience of computer handling and documentations. |
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Salary |
Consolidated salary of INR 25,000.00 per month.(Negotiable for the Exceptional Candidate). |
General Information
All above posts are for a period of three years; subject to a six month satisfactory performance review under VJTI-TBI project of DST, Govt. of India stationed at VJTI Mumbai (till funding availability or till the end of project, whichever is earlier).
Candidates are advised to give specific, relevant, correct and full information. All original certificates/documents in support of information furnished in the resume/bio-data must be produced at the time of interview failing which you may be disqualified for appearing interview.
The application may be supported by two recommendation letters of leading persons in the relevant area of expertise.
VJTI-TBI can verify the certificates/documents submitted by a candidate before appointment, at the time of appointment or during the tenure of the service. In case, it is detected that the documents submitted by the candidates are fake or the candidate has suppressed any information, then his/her services shall be terminated. If it is found at a later date that any information given in the application is incorrect/false, the candidature/ appointment is liable to be cancelled/terminated.
VJTI-TBI reserves the right to cancel this advertisement/recruitment in whole or part without assigning any reason at any stage of recruitment process. VJTI-TBI also reserves the right to place a limit on the total number of candidates to be called for interviews. The decision in this regard will be final and binding to the applicant. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted/informed about the date of test/presentation/interview.
All correspondence shall be made by email only.
Canvassing in any form or bringing outside influence will disqualify the candidates for being considered for the position.
No TA/DA and other expenses shall be provided for appearing for the interview.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must submit via email only an application with detailed resume and scanned copies of other credentials/certificates by March 15, 2023, 5:00 pm with subject line “Application for the post of __________ for VJTI-TBI” to incubation@vjti-tbi.in
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