Role Overview:
The Ecosystem Engagement Lead will
drive startup and SMB community-building efforts, coordinate stakeholder
networking, identify local mentors and experts and facilitate knowledge-sharing
forums within the hub.
Key Responsibilities:
Community & Network Building
· Organize startup
meetups, networking events, and investor roundtables.
· Facilitate peer learning groups,
engaging founders in knowledge-sharing discussions.
· Foster collaborations with government
agencies, universities, and ecosystem players.
Government & Institutional Partnerships
· Work with state
startup missions, DST, and other government bodies to
support ecosystem growth.
· Strengthen
policy advocacy efforts, ensuring government
initiatives align with startup needs.
· Help startups and SMBs access
government-funded programs and incentives.
Mentor & Corporate Connects
· Expand the mentor network by engaging
sector experts and corporate leaders.
· Facilitate
startup-SMB collaboration opportunities.
· Organize founder
success stories and ecosystem impact showcases.
Cross-Hub Collaboration
· Work with teams in other hubs to share
best practices and coordinate large-scale ecosystem events.
· Ensure
knowledge exchange across regions.
Qualifications & Experience:
· 3–6
years experience in community
engagement, government liaison, or ecosystem building.
· Strong networking
skills, with connections to startup
incubators, mentors, and corporates.
· Experience in event
management, media engagement, and ecosystem storytelling.
