Program Support for the Funding and Grant Management

We are looking for a person to manage some of our grant and funding initiatives. This role is critical in enabling our startups to access government and private funding schemes, managing grant portfolios, and supporting fund utilization and compliance.

Job Description

• Project Management for implementation of grant / seedfunding/other funding programs
• Program promotions, creating awareness of science entrepreneurship; travel to project sites for due diligence, contract management
• Project monitoring and mentoring of grantees/investees; Candidatemay be required to train applicants on grant writing.

Candidate Profile

• PhD/Masters in a Scientific Discipline fromareputedand recognized University / Institute. CA/MBA finance with relevant experience can also apply.
• Experience working with science & technology organizations, incubators, or grant-giving institutions is highly desirable.

• Prior exposure to government schemes, CSR grants, or development-sector funding is a strong plus.

Skills & Attributes

• • Strong understanding of financial management, budgeting, and fund utilization.

  • Ability to read and interpret grant guidelines, financial terms, and legal clauses.

  • Familiarity with the startup ecosystem and emerging technologies 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

  • High level of initiative and ownership, with a problem-solving mindset.

General requirements and expectations from Venture Center employees:

• Venture Center is a non‐profit organization with aim to benefit society by promoting entrepreneurs and start‐ups. Thus, Venture Center seeks employees and consultants with a strong interest and passion in seeing technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and start‐ups succeed, and a strong "service" ethos.
• A strong feature of Venture Center jobs is the rich learning environment and opportunity provided to employees to experiment, take initiative and be creative. The work of most employees has visible impact which can be satisfying. All employees benefit from access to high quality facilities and work environments. Compensation packages can be flexible but are often conservative due to Venture Center’s non‐profit status.
• General requirements include: a) strong ethical standards and work ethics, b) comfort with computers, computer applications and internet, c) strong communication skills – spoken and written.
• Venture Center’s working hours are 9 AM – 6.00 PM (Monday to Saturday) and are designed to keep operations of Venture Center convenient for the start‐ups, entrepreneurs, inventors and others that the organization serves. Managers in certain functions are provided the opportunity to avail of flexible hours. All jobs are located at Pune, Maharashtra, India. 

Our Company is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or parental status.