Centre for Advancing and Launching Enterprises (CrAdLE) is a Technology Business Incubator hosted by Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad and catalyzed and supported by National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India. CrAdLE aims to incubate startups in the areas of Manufacturing, Renewable Energy (clean and green energy), Healthcare and Food/Agribusiness.
CrAdLE invites applications for the following position:-
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: Ahmedabad (EDII Campus)
Qualification & Experience:-
- Master’s Degree(preferably in engineering )/MBA with background of Science and/or technology
- The candidates should possess about 8-10 years’ experience at a Senior Level in the management of technology-based business incubators.
- Management experience in industry or in the public sector would be an added advantage.
Competencies:-
Visionary leadership, proven execution skills and strong communication skills to be able to:
-build a team and maintain sustainability
-create a mentor network
-create an investor’s network
Job Responsibilities:-
- Develop strategy and business plan that clearly identifies with CrAdLE’s mission and objectives.
- Manage overall operations and resources of the company
- Act as main communication between the Governing Body and Management.
- Build network of funding agencies for the benefit of entrepreneurs.
- Should have deep knowledge of the Center sponsors in the respective state and supporting agencies.
- Build and manage a team in a sustainable and growth-oriented manner in terms of increasing the profile, diversity and competence of incubated start-up ventures.
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the incubation centre
- Attract funding through different means like grants, etc.
- Administer the earnings and expenses related to the operations and expansion of the centre under the directions of Governing Body.
- Comply with all regulatory requirements and make strategic decisions
- Work closely with the students and faculty at EDII to help them steer technologies towards commercialization, by mentoring them and helping them to set up start-up ventures.
Type of Employment: On a Contractual basis.
Excellent communication skills in English and proficiency in computers are essential. Fee will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
CrAdLE takes pride in its top quality product portfolio, the details of which are available on its website www.cradle-edii.in. Candidates are advised to go through it.
CrAdLE reserves the right to accept or reject any/all application(s) without assigning any reason(s) thereof’.
Forward your resume by 02 November 2020 indicating your specialization, experience, expertise and position applied for. Please specify your current organization name along with the details of designation, current salary drawn and expected salary to: jobs.staff@ediindia.org / info@cradle-edii.in
