Program Associate-Innovation Management

Position

Reporting Manager

Who We Are:

T-Hub is India’s leading innovation ecosystem, enabling and empowering an innovation-led economy. As a catalyst for innovation, T-Hub has supported over 3,000 startups and facilitated 600+ corporate innovation engagements across diverse sectors including deep tech, sustainability, mobility, health, and more.

Our mission is to accelerate innovation for startups, corporates, governments, and academia through high-impact programs, partnerships, and ecosystem collaborations. With a strong focus on entrepreneurship, T-Hub has emerged as a preferred innovation partner for leading public and private sector organizations.

What will you do?

Program Associate – Innovation

• Support day-to-day operations and execution of innovation engagements (Example: mentorship, workshops, office hours, post-program support)
• Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth program delivery
• Maintain program tracking via project management tools (Zoho Projects / Asana / similar)
• Create and manage program reports, dashboards, communication templates, and knowledge assets
• Collect, analyze, and act upon feedback to drive continuous program improvement

Expected Deliverables:

• Effective execution of programs (startups/corporates/academia/government) with no major escalations
• Consistent tracking, reporting, and improvement of program KPIs and stakeholder engagement metrics
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to facilitate high impact corporate events

Requirements:

• A postgraduate degree with a specialization in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, or a related discipline preferred.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in program coordination or similar roles, preferably in startup ecosystems, incubators, or corporate innovation teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with project management tools such as Zoho Projects, Jira, or Asana.
• Experience in managing stakeholder relationships and driving structured program operations.



Desired Skills & Competencies:

• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to take initiative.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Adaptability and learning agility in a dynamic environment.
• Effective collaboration and teamwork with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Understanding of innovation ecosystems, startup dynamics, and incubation processes.
• Clear documentation, reporting, and dashboarding capabilities.
• Strong presentation and analytical communication skills.