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Director – Incubation Services

  • Company

    BAIF Development Research Foundation

  • Location

    Pune Maharashtra

  • Employment Type

    Full-Time

  • Functional Category

    Programme Management & Implementation

  • Experience

    7 - 10 years

  • Date Posted

    27-Jun-2025

About BAIF Development Research Foundation

BAIF Development Research Foundation with its legacy in grassroots development spanning over 57 years has brightened the lives of 4 million families from 104070 villages in 348 districts of 17 states of India. A climate-sensitive approach with focus on sustainable management of natural resources restoration of livelihood food security women-centric development improved health and education are the essential elements of its multidisciplinary programme. Committed to sustainable development since 1967

Overview of the Role

The Director – Incubation Services will lead the strategy design and execution of incubation programs that empower rural and social enterprises. Based in Pune with travel to project sites the role involves shaping the vision of the BAIF Incubation Centre fostering partnerships across sectors and driving sustainable impact through innovation. The Director will spearhead efforts in ecosystem engagement fundraising through CSR and grants and ensure strong governance and reporting. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for professionals passionate about inclusive innovation rural development and the growth of early-stage enterprises.

Job Description

- Strategic Leadership: Set up and lead the incubation centres vision roadmap and strategic direction.
- Startup Incubation: Design and manage incubation programmes for rural and social enterprises.
- Startup Incubation: Design and manage incubation programmes for rural and social enterprises.
- Ecosystem Engagement: Build partnerships with government academia investors and mentors
- Fundraising & Sustainability: Mobilise CSR funds
grants and public-private partnerships.
- Governance & Reporting: Liaise with the Board ensure compliance and maintain transparen

Required & Preferred Qualifications

Skill

- Passion for inclusive innovation

- Strong networks in the startup and development sectors

- Experience working with government schemes and CSR-funded projects

Education

Postgraduate degree in Business Technology Rural Development or similar field.

Experience

7/8+ years including leadership roles in incubators innovation programs or startup ecosystems.

Company Policies

Leave Policies

Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Learning & Development

Upskilling