Faculty Recruitment 2025 notification by Rathinam College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu for 2025-2026 academic year. Eligible candidates may apply through Email.
Post Date: 18/08/2025
Hiring Organization: Rathinam College of Arts and Science
Organization Profile: Established in 2001, the Rathinam College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, the flagship of KPM Educational Trust, imparts Quality education. Situated on a 70-acre campus in Eachanari, Coimbatore has state-of-the-art infrastructure, creating an environment for progressive learning and development
Job Position: Lead – Innovation and Start-up
Position Overview:
The Lead – Innovation and Start-up Cell will be responsible for fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem, guiding start-up initiatives, managing innovation programs, and coordinating with various stakeholders including students, faculty, start-ups, investors, and government bodies. This individual will serve as the strategic and operational head of the innovation and start-up cell and will be instrumental in nurturing innovation and converting ideas into viable ventures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning & Execution
Develop and implement short and long-term strategies to promote innovation and entrepreneurship.
Align cell objectives with institutional goals and national innovation frameworks (e.g., Startup India, Atal Innovation Mission).
Identify key areas of innovation and technology commercialization opportunities.
- Ecosystem Development
Establish and strengthen collaboration with incubators, accelerators, investors, industry bodies, and academic partners.
Build and maintain a vibrant innovation ecosystem within the institution.
Organize hackathons, ideation challenges, bootcamps, and start-up summits.
- Start-up Support
Guide start-ups in areas such as business model validation, product development, market entry, and fundraising.
Facilitate mentorship from domain experts, investors, and alumni entrepreneurs.
Support incubated start-ups with access to labs, infrastructure, and funding opportunities.
- Policy & Compliance
Draft and implement innovation and start-up policies in line with national guidelines.
Ensure compliance with institutional and government protocols related to start-up funding and IP management.
Monitor and report performance metrics for internal review and external audits.
- Capacity Building & Outreach
Conduct workshops, seminars, and courses on entrepreneurship and innovation.
Engage with students and faculty to build awareness and participation in start-up activities.
Promote successful innovations and ventures through media and outreach.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Management, Innovation, or related fields.
Proven experience (5+ years) in innovation management, start-up ecosystems, incubation/acceleration programs, or technology transfer.
Strong understanding of entrepreneurial trends, lean start-up methodologies, and funding mechanisms.
Desirable Skills:
Excellent leadership and project management abilities.
Strong communication, networking, and stakeholder management skills.
Knowledge of IP management, fundraising (VC/Angel/Grants), and government schemes (e.g., DST, MSME, NITI Aayog).
Prior experience working in/with start-ups, incubators, or innovation cells.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Number of start-ups supported/incubated
Funds raised for/by start-ups
Number of innovation programs/events conducted
Industry collaborations and MOUs signed
IPs filed, granted, or commercialized
Start-up survival and growth rate
Mail: [email protected]
Job Location: Eachanari, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
Pay Scale: As per Norms
Apply Mode: Email
Organization website: https://bit.ly/Rathinam_Job_Vacancy
How to Apply: Interested candidates meeting the minimum eligibility are requested to send their application in the following link within 10 days.
Apply through: https://bit.ly/Rathinam_Job_Vacancy
Contact Address:
Rathinam College of Arts and Science
Eachanari, Coimbatore-21
Tamilnadu
