Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, through its Technology Business Incubator Foundation, a Section 8 non-profit entity supported by the Department of Science and Technology, has announced recruitment for the post of Chief Executive Officer. The role is based at the institute in Rupnagar, Punjab, and involves leading the incubator's operations, strengthening the startup ecosystem, managing funding and investments, and building partnerships with stakeholders to position IIT Ropar as a leader in nurturing technology-oriented startups.
IIT Ropar TBIF CEO Recruitment 2026
Posted 07 Oct 2026Updated 07 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
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Last Date
06 Oct
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Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 06 Oct 2026
- Notification07 Oct
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed06 Oct
About IIT Ropar TBIF CEO Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
- Post Name
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Job Location
- Rupnagar, Punjab
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- More than 10 years of work experience with more than 5 years in an administrative or managerial role (preferably). Candidates with an exceptional track record may be considered.
Vacancy Breakdown
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer (CEO) |
Eligibility Details
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Qualification and Experience
More than 10 years of work experience with more than 5 years in an administrative or managerial role (preferably). Candidates with an exceptional track record may be considered.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Qualification and Experience | More than 10 years of work experience with more than 5 years in an administrative or managerial role (preferably). Candidates with an exceptional track record may be considered. |
Age Limit
Below 45 years, preferred
Selection Process
- 1Interaction
An interaction is conducted if the candidate's CV is selected for further evaluation; only shortlisted candidates are called.
How to Apply
- 1Open the official application form link given in the notification
- 2Fill in the required candidate and professional details in the online form
- 3Review all the information entered carefully
- 4Submit the application form on or before 6 October 2026
Important Details
- Remuneration and the contract period will be determined based on qualifications and performance.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the further recruitment process, and the decision of the management on shortlisting and selection is final.
- Applications submitted after 6 October 2026 will not be accepted.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the incubator's daily operations spanning start-ups, MSMEs, academic collaborations and CSR activities with the support of the incubator's team
- Raise and manage capital to ensure financial sustainability and growth of IIT Ropar TBIF
- Attract quality startups with high growth potential to IIT Ropar TBIF
- Scale up and manage IIT Ropar TBIF's start-up investment portfolio
- Hire quality talent to accelerate the human resource capabilities of the incubator
- Formulate incubator policies that synergize with IIT Ropar's strategic interests
- Build strategic relationships with national and international funding agencies, investors, CSR donors and other stakeholders
- Define, organize and disseminate accurate and timely reports to the Board of Directors, funding agencies and other stakeholders
- Conduct annual events for promotion of start-ups
- Handle any other items deemed significant by the Directors of the organization
Skills Required
- Strong team building and people-management skills, with the ability to set priorities and manage operations
- Out-of-the-box thinker with a technical bent of mind, capable of interacting with faculty and students alike
- Financially prudent with an understanding of P&L and Balance Sheet
- Excellent writing, presentation, communication, negotiation and networking skills
- Detailed knowledge of business incubators and accelerators
- Know-how on startup fundraising stages and equity sharing arrangements
- Knowledge of company law and compliances
- Good grasp over fundamentals of sales and marketing
- Experience with writing funding applications is desirable
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01881 - 235215, 235216 (Office), 235217 (Faculty-in-Charge)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate with an exceptional track record be considered without meeting the stated experience?
Yes. The notification states that candidates with an exceptional track record may be considered even though the preferred experience is more than 10 years of work experience with more than 5 years in an administrative or managerial role.
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