Website:
aiif.in
Job details:
Location: AJK Innovation Incubation Foundation (AIIF), Coimbatore
Type: Full-Time / Fellowship / Contract (Initial term: 6 months, extendable)
Compensation: Competitive Salary (based on profile) + performance-linked incentives
About the Role:
The Innovation Ecosystem Coordinator will act as the bridge between AIIF, startups, students, faculty, and industry partners. This role is ideal for a dynamic, communication-driven individual who can manage programs, partnerships, and outreach initiatives that accelerate innovation at AJK Group of Institutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate student startup programs, idea jams, hackathons, and innovation sprints.
* Support partnership development and follow-up on MoUs and collaborations.
* Manage AIIF’s online presence, social media storytelling, and digital community.
* Maintain records of incubated startups, interns, and ecosystem activities.
* Assist in preparing funding proposals and documentation for StartupTN, MIC, or CSR schemes.
* Liaise with faculty and departments to identify innovation projects.
Qualifications & Skills:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s in Management / Engineering / Communication / Innovation Studies.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Tamil.
* Interest and Experience in startups, incubation, and ecosystem building.
* Knowledge of Canva, Google Workspace, and social media management tools is an advantage.
* 5-8 years of experience in the startup ecosystem
* Apply / Track grants, funds and investments
* Curate revenue streams towards sustainability.
Preferred Traits:
Energetic, organized, socially aware, and capable of turning ideas into executable plans.
Growth Path:
- Can transition into a Program Manager or Partnership Lead role within 12–18 months based on performance and results.
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