Hub Lead - Ecosystem Development (Overall Strategic Owner)

Hub Lead - Ecosystem Development

Key Responsibilities

• Ecosystem Strategy Leadership:

• Develop and execute a robust

  regional ecosystem development strategy

  , ensuring strong alignment with national objectives.
• Build a

  thriving startup and SMB ecosystem

  by fostering seamless collaboration among all key stakeholders.
• Lead comprehensive ecosystem mapping efforts, meticulously identifying

  gaps and opportunities

  within the hub's startup landscape.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships:

• Develop and maintain strong, productive relationships with

  incubators, accelerators, investors, SMBs, government agencies, and corporates

  .
• Foster

  cross-hub collaboration

  , ensuring best practices and shared knowledge are effectively leveraged across all regions.
• Act as a crucial liaison between

  state government startup missions

  and central policy initiatives.

• Program Oversight & Execution:

• Oversee the

  Startup and SMB Portfolio Sourcing & Management teams

  to ensure high-quality program delivery and execution.
• Guide startups and SMBs through critical

  funding readiness programs, investor connects, and market access initiatives

  .
• Support the

  creation of tailored programs

  in high-impact sectors (e.g., deep tech, biotech, cleantech).

• Impact Measurement & Reporting:

• Track ecosystem performance through essential

  key metrics

  , including revenues, customer acquisition, pilot programs, startup funding secured, job creation, and overall collaboration levels.
• Publish periodic reports detailing

  ecosystem health and program effectiveness

  .
• Leverage data-driven insights to continually

  refine strategies and interventions

  for optimal impact.

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience in

  ecosystem development, startup incubation, venture building, or government-led entrepreneurship programs

  .
• Strong proven experience in

  stakeholder engagement, strategic partnerships, and program execution

  .
• A solid understanding of

  startup funding, innovation ecosystems, and government support structures

  .
• Excellent

  leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

  .
• Familiarity with the startup landscape in

  India's key hub (Chennai)

  is a significant advantage.