Hiring for the Role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) — IIT Guwahati Technology Incubation Centre (IITG-TIC)

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) — IIT Guwahati Technology Incubation Centre (IITG-TIC)

Purpose of the Role

Build and scale IITG-TIC into a nationally significant incubation platform that converts deep-tech research into market-ready ventures, mobilizes funding, and drives regional and national innovation outcomes.

About IITG-TIC

IITG-TIC nurtures technology-led startups from lab to market through incubation, mentoring, investor and industry connects, IP/tech-transfer support, and access to labs and pilot facilities. Priority domains typically include water & energy, environment, healthcare, advanced manufacturing/materials, AI/analytics, and allied areas.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Governance

• Formulate and execute a 3–5 year strategy and annual operating plans approved by the TIC Governing Board/Director, IIT Guwahati.
• Define admission, graduation, equity/grant policies, and portfolio governance; institute transparent selection and review mechanisms.

Fundraising & Partnerships

• Secure grants and programs with central/state agencies (e.g., DPIIT, DST/DBT/MeitY, MSME), CSR, multilaterals, and foundations.
• Build investor networks (angels, seed, venture funds) and corporate innovation partnerships; negotiate MoUs and program co-funding.

Programs & Portfolio

• Design and run pre-incubation, incubation, acceleration, and sector-specific cohorts; ensure high-quality mentoring and market access.
• Oversee IP, licensing, and tech-transfer pathways in coordination with institute entities; facilitate pilots with industry and government.

Operations & Finance

• P&L ownership; budget planning, compliance, audits, and risk management as per institute norms and applicable regulations.
• Optimize infrastructure utilization (co-working, labs, pilot/demo assets); maintain safety and statutory compliance.

Team & Culture

• Build a high-performing team (programs, partnerships, finance/legal, communications); institute OKRs and performance-linked incentives.
• Champion founder-first culture, inclusion, and ethical conduct.

Communication & Brand

• Position IITG-TIC as a leading deep-tech hub; drive thought leadership, events, demo days, and media outreach.

Strategic Initiatives

• Lead scale-up initiatives and ecosystem collaborations; coordinate with institute units and, where applicable, interfaces with a research-park ecosystem.

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science; Master’s in Engineering/Management or equivalent preferred.
• Over 12 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles within startups, venture investment, corporate innovation, or technology scaling
• Demonstrated success in raising grants/equity/CSR, closing strategic partnerships, and delivering multi-stakeholder programs.

Competencies

• Strategic planning, stakeholder management (academia–industry–investors–government), and negotiation.
• Strong financial acumen, governance/compliance orientation, and risk management.
• Understanding of IP, tech-transfer, regulatory pathways, and deep-tech commercialization.
• Excellent communication and public representation skills.

Desirable

• Founder/CXO experience in a technology startup.
• Experience with government schemes/program management, and North-East India ecosystem engagement.

Key Performance Indicators (illustrative)

• Startups admitted/graduated; portfolio survival and follow-on funding rates.
• External funds mobilized (grants, CSR, equity) and programs launched per year.
• Industry/government pilots, paid POCs, and MoUs executed.
• IP filings/licenses facilitated; jobs created; revenue growth of IITG-TIC.
• Occupancy/utilization of facilities; founder NPS; time-to-decision for startup applications.

Terms of Appointment

• Location: IITG TIC, IIT Guwahati Campus, Assam (on-site role; domestic travel as required).
• Employment Type: Full-time; contractual/renewable as per IIT Guwahati norms.
• Compensation: As per institute norms; performance-linked incentives as applicable.
• Reporting:  Professor lncharge of the IITG - Technology Incubation Centre

How to Apply

Submit the following as a single PDF:

1. CV (max 3 pages), 2) Cover Letter (1 page) detailing fit, 3) 24-month Vision & Operating Plan for IITG-TIC (max 2 pages), and 4) Two references.

• Apply via LinkedIn “Easy Apply” or email " inchargetic@iitg.ac.in  with subject “Application — CEO, IITG-TIC”.
• Deadline: 27- Aug-2025, 23:59 IST.

Equal Opportunity
IIT Guwahati-TIC is an equal opportunity employer. Women, individuals from underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.