Company: IHFC (I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics), Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Delhi
I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics (IHFC), the Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Delhi, was set up in June 2020 under the Department of Science & Technology’s NM-ICPS mission. Bringing together academia, government, and industry.
Role : Candidate will be handling development and scaling up of Innovation facilities like Co-Innovations and Medical Cobotics Centers all across India and bridge the gap between Research and Industries. Will work towards development of Deep-tech culture in all these innovation facilities and ecosystem.
Location: IIT Delhi Campus, Hauz Khas, New Delhi
Vertical: Innovation Facilities
Key Responsibilities
- CIC Management: Oversee 10-15 centres across India; ensure performance, conduct visits, and organize workshops and events
- READY Program: Onboarding eligible students /applicants towards “Idea to Prototype”. Design n run innovative programs to upgrade their skillset to Manage product lifecycle. Regular evaluation mechanism and handholding with IHFC objectives.
Connect relevant Industry with READY outcome and prepare a way for success for both of them.
- Campus Engagement: Drive robotics initiatives, competitions, and student/faculty collaborations of IIT Delhi and other institutions.
- Industry Partnerships: Enable new partnerships and work towards Managing existing partnerships (e.g., MathWorks, Tata Consultancy Services); organize joint events and research collaborations.
Professional Skills:
- Proposal writing and documentation.
- MS Office (Excel /Power point) and other AI tool hands on.
- Understanding of startup ecosystems. Setting up innovative labs.
- Handling Academia/Industry and Govt entities together
- Exposure to latest technologies like AI/ ML, Imaging, Drones, Robotics, Sensors in areas of Industry/Medical and Agriculture.
Personal Skills:
- A positive/ creative and innovative mindset.
- Good inter personnel communication & negotiation.
- Perform in challenging and dynamic environm
- Multiple tasks handling with Techno commercial acumen.
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in comparable roles is required. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility for extensive travel and possess their own vehicle.”
Desired work experience:
- Experience in Translational Research TRL > 4
- Startup incubation programs
- Participation in any nation building program.
- Conducting Technology events and workshop of various types.
Educational Qualification:
A Graduate, preferably with Engineering /Science / Bio tech etc.
Application Process: Interested candidates may apply by sharing their detailed CV on contact@ihfc.co.in, highlighting their experience, remuneration, achievements and expectations.