Program Lead Role & Responsibilities - Key Result Areas 1. Innovation Sandbox & Outreach/Activation for Innovation Challenges - Contribute to the technical evaluation of problem statements and for translation of qualified problem statements from Industry/Government partners into Innovation - Challenge Briefs, apart from managing the creation of videos and other promotional materials/collateral required for the launch and outreach of successive editions of Industrial Innovation Challenges to invite innovation grant applications/proposals from startups; - Take the initiative for actively scouting for startups to apply for Innovation Challenges and other forms of formal call- for- applications for supporting startups incubated by Forge to submit winning applications/proposals; - Independently manage the screening and shortlisting of startup applications from innovators/startups, the coordination and facilitation of Forge Innovation Council proceedings, including the scheduling of startup pitch & review sessions in accordance with the SOPs and guidelines/templates practised by Forge; 2. Innovation Grants - Management & Administration - Responsible for managing end- to- end the complete process of grant appraisal and diligence for startups approved for sanction by Forge Grants Committee (Forge Innovation Council), all the way through to the execution of grant agreements in accordance with the guidelines of the respective Govt/Corporate sponsor/scheme; - Manage the end- to- end process of grant administration relating to monitoring, evaluating and reporting the milestone wise progress/performance of the startups in accordance with the guidelines formulated by Forge and meeting the expectations of the Govt/Corporate sponsor/scheme; - Support the Forge Finance team in submitting all mandatory periodic reports to the Govt/Corporate sponsors in accordance with the stated expectations/guidelines in a timely manner; 3. Startup Investments - Management & Administration - Responsible for managing end- to- end the complete process of investment appraisal and diligence for startups approved for seed investments by Forge Investments Committee (Forge Investment Council), all the way through to the execution of investment agreements in accordance with the guidelines of the respective Govt/Corporate sponsor/scheme; - Coordinating with the legal, financial and corporate affairs professionals engaged by Forge in the implementation of specific scope of work and SOPs in respect of individual investment transactions; - Manage the end- to- end process of fund administration relating to monitoring, evaluating and reporting the milestone wise progress/performance of the startups in accordance with the guidelines formulated by Forge and meeting the expectations of the Govt/Corporate sponsor/scheme; - Support the Forge Finance team in submitting all mandatory periodic reports to the Govt/Corporate sponsors in accordance with the stated expectations/guidelines in a timely manner; 4. Innovation & Venture Advisory, Consultation & Implementation - Manage the implementation of various value- added services and programmatic interventions necessary to deliver strategic advisory to startups in accelerating their technology, product, business, and venture outcomes; - Facilitate effective utilization by startup founders of knowledge resources, methods and tools developed by Forge to aid better execution on innovation and venture development; 5. Fundraising - Support the CEO driving fundraising initiatives for sourcing funds for innovation grants and startup investments through grants from Government schemes, CSR funds etc., including end- to- end process of documentation, submission, and presentation of proposals on behalf of the company's CEO as the delegated authority and authorised representative; 6. Program Operations - MarComm, Ecosystem Connect - Support the effective planning and implementation of events, conferences, visits, startup demos, ecosystem meetups, and other forms of physical, digital or hybrid events required towards creating a strong pipeline of high- potential startups for the various grants and - investments programs implemented by Forge; - Anchor the implementation of various activities and deliverables coming under the purview of Marketing Communications relating to outreach campaigns, event collateral, social media promotions etc. Note: We are seeking a candidate who embodies a deep passion for learning and innovation. The ideal individual should be: - A Voracious Reader - Technology Enthusiast - A Passionate Writer

Chennai

Coimbatore

Bangalore

Forge - Program Lead 

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