Key Responsibilities

Designing and running national-scale startup programs and challenges
End-to-end ownership of flagship initiatives (problem framing, eligibility, evaluation frameworks, jury coordination, outcomes tracking), similar to Startup Maharathi and Elevate-type programs.

Ecosystem coordination with VCs, accelerators, corporates, and state governments
Acting as the operating bridge between Startup India/DPIIT, venture funds, industry bodies (FICCI-type), and state innovation agencies for co-created programs and capital facilitation.

Policy-linked execution and stakeholder management
Working closely with senior policymakers and government divisions to translate policy intent into executable startup initiatives, dashboards, and measurable outcomes.

Data-driven ecosystem insights and reporting
Building and managing startup databases, visibility dashboards, sectoral insights, and outcome reporting for internal reviews, ministerial briefs, and public-facing impact narratives.

Founder enablement and capacity-building programs
Designing workshops, playbooks, and clinics on fundraising, capital readiness, and GTM support, in collaboration with partners like cloud providers, corporates, and ecosystem enablers.

Special initiatives and high-priority pilots
Handling fast-moving, ambiguous projects—cross-border startup corridors, new incentive pilots, or thematic missions, where structure, execution speed, and ecosystem credibility matter