Associate: Start-up & Innovation

Role & responsibilities

• Be the interface between the state, central government, and the KDEM team in implementing programs.
• Assist in drafting the State Startup Policy and create awareness among startups about the policy benefits.
• Organise workshops and meetings with startups to comprehend their challenges and document their interactions with mentors, partners, investors and corporates.
• Foster entrepreneurship and build a startup ecosystem across the last mile.
• Handhold the state in Fund of Funds, Procurement, Awareness, Outreach, etc.
• Support government officials in formulating policies, schemes, measures, etc., to develop the startup ecosystem.
• Address ad hoc requests such as preparation of talking points, reports, briefs, etc.
• Create program briefs for startups and assist them in onboarding and active participation throughout the program.
• Collaborate with Key Stakeholders & ensure participation and involvement in KDEMs initiatives.
• Build relationships with thought leaders to grow industry awareness.

Other Skills:

• Experience in Investment Promotion, Policy facilitation, and Project Management with the State Govt. or Govt. of India (will be an added advantage)
• Excellent Research, Communications, and Analytical Skills
• Ability to work amid strict deadlines and on multiple projects
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Kannada language proficiency (will be an added advantage)
• Understanding the Startup ecosystem will be helpful
• Confident in presenting to and engaging with external stakeholders