Careers

• Foundation for Innovation and Research in Science and Technology (FIRST), IIT Kanpur announces Young Professionals Program (YPP) to offer budding talent an opportunity in supporting incubation and innovation in the country and develop themselves into capable professionals.
• YPP extends an exposure across functions and programs to potential young talent to assess their abilities, help them build skills, experiment with their capabilities, and craft their talent to emerge as competent professionals
• The incumbents of the program acquire exposure to the following:
• • Outreach, social media, and pipeline
• • Applicant Empowerment, Support, and Evaluations
• • Innovation and Technology
• • Incubation and Portfolio Management

• Graduation in Engineering / Biotechnology / Life Sciences/ Management / Business Administration / Development Studies / Social Work / Economics / Commerce or any other relevant streams
• Proven aptitude for quick creative thinking with attention to detail within the deadlines.
• Key Skills and Abilities-
• • Excellent Communication and Coordination Skills, Strong team player, Creative and innovative thinking.
• • Result Oriented, Dependable and Responsible
• • Strong Computer knowledge especially MS Office
• • Passion to serve the community

Startup Support:

• Facilitating and assisting the Federation and Zila Unions in the procurement of goods, works, and services in accordance with the approved procurement plan
• Assisting the Federation in preparing, updating, and monitoring procurements in accordance with the approved procurement plan.
• Assist the Federation in systematic maintenance of procurement-related records and documentation for audit/ review.
• Procurement of raw material through primary cooperative societies / SHG's logistics for transportation primary processing & storage
• Procurement plan preparation and implementation
• Assessment of profit/ loss and benefit-sharing.
• Any other related work

• Graduate Degree in Engineering/ Agriculture forestry / Management disciplines from reputed National/ International University/Institute.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in procurement of agri-based commodities.
• Experience in dealing with PSUs.

*Last Date to apply -15th December 2021

Startup Support:

• Consistently create well-designed, tested code using best practices for website development, including mobile and responsive site design.
• Create websites and user interfaces, using standard HTML/CSS practices, while incorporating data from back-end databases and services
• Develop or validate testing schedules, addressing all browsers and devices to ensure various computers can access content
• Responsible to work alongside a team and independently in the creation, maintenance, and updates of website(s).

• Bachelor's degree in graphic arts, design, communications, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in graphic design.
• Proven graphic designing experience.
• A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics.
• Proficiency with design software and technologies (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop).
• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and the web.
• Excellent communication skills, Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines.

*Last Date to apply -10th December 2021

Startup Support:

• Work with each portfolio company to build, test and pilot their solutions and acquire customers.
• Support in managing the administration of bringing new committed entrepreneurs into the AI CoE.
• Plan and schedule all activities and sessions for the pre-incubation and incubation program
• Provide monthly progress reports on start-ups to key officers for prompt decision - making
• Carry out Industry research for start-ups and spot opportunities.
• Manage communication between start-ups and the unit.

• Bachelor's in Technology, Finance, Economics or related field from reputed National/International University/Institute.
• 3 - 4 years’ experience in an AI Product Start-up or AI Solutions Company.
• Familiarity with business principles & Practices
• Understanding of the technology space and lean methodologies.

*Last Date to apply -15th December 2021

• Identify and select potential incubatees/start-ups for the AI incubation program.
• Analyse financial statements, forecasts and funding requirements of each potential AI start-up.
• Define, build and finalize client agreements.
• Assist start-ups in the areas of strategy, business plan development, market analysis, company registrations
• Understand requirements of start-ups and build a mentoring relationship through the mentor pool.
• Define deliverables, their timelines and monitor progress of start-ups
• Develop and maintain relationships with investors, Government bodies, service companies
• Promote AI CoE to attract the best start-ups and help build and shape the brand image

• B Tech Degree from reputed National/ International University/Institute preferably an B. Tech with MBA.
• 3 - 7 years’ experience in an AI Product Start-up or AI Solutions Company

*Last Date to apply -15th December 2021

• Support in responding to RFPs, Fund Raising, IT Strategy, and Project Execution.
• Maintain a strong relationship with the key stakeholders at select client organizations.
• Support IT-related tasks under different projects and leading affiliate tasks.
• Development of IT-based decisions support system for procurement, processing & marketing.
• Operations, implementation & monitoring of DSS development & monitoring of dashboard for progress monitoring and Performance Appraisal.
• Development and Management of comprehensive IT-based solutions for the state agency.
• Lead and support other activities as assigned.

• B Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT, MBA (Information System), or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience.

*Last Date to apply -15th December 2021

• Facilitating for agglomerations of unorganized Processing enterprises through creation/strengthening of primary society, the Kendra and Self Help Groups etc. and strengthening/ setting up of testing labs
• Entrepreneurship Development Framing of organizational setup, capacity building for raw material procurement, processing, marketing, and its capacity building
• Identifying branding and marketing channel at the national / state level for the micro-enterprises.
• Facilitating in identifying National & State Institutes focusing on enterprise development
• Any other related work assigned

• Degree in Engineering/ Technology and MBA I PGDM, from reputed National/ International University/ Institute, with focus on Entrepreneurship
• 3 years’ experience in the development of Microenterprises, branding & marketing of produce of MSME especially Food Processing industries or Agri based industries.

*Last Date to apply -15th December 2021

• Managing facilities & office infrastructure including IT Hardware necessary office supplies.
• Ensuring procurement of necessary office supplies for the functioning of the office.
• Ensuring that all the team members have access to the necessary resources required to function and that the office functions effectively.
• Managing the attendance and leave record data for all the staff members.
• Supporting the office by managing the travel bookings of staff members.
• Managing the vendors and service providers.
• Coordinate with other stakeholders within the IITK ecosystem to ensure the effective function of the office. This would include managing up the internet access, computer systems, printers, electricity and other related things.
• Lead and support other activities as assigned..

• Degree from any reputed National / International University / Institute.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar profile.

*Last Date to apply -10th December 2021