CEO, Chlorinated Polymer Upcycling
About the Company
Ashwatta is a climate venture studio turning breakthrough science from Indian research labs into scalable high-impact startups. We provide technical de-risking, pilot planning, and grant leverage to unlock early- stage capital to commercialize advanced technologies tackling GHG mitigation, industrial decarbonization, heavy transportation, sustainable and circular materials and sustainable food. Beyond venture creation, we are building climate innovation infrastructure—training scientists to become founders, partnering with Indian research institutions, and shaping the deeptech ecosystem across India.
Project Vikruti by Ashwatta is working to unlock value from effectively upcycling chlorinated polymers to value-added products and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Job Description
- Project Vikruti’s goal is to effectively upcycle chlorinated polymers and create value added products that break the dependence on fossil‑fuel feedstocks through an electrochemical process.
- You will join a team of world-class scientists who have developed Project Vikruti’s core technology. The current research team has demonstrated lab-scale proof of concept.
- Ashwatta is looking for a CEO and Co-Founder to build Project Vikruti into a global company. You will be ultimately responsible for the success of the company including strategy, product, sales, partnerships, team building, operations, fundraising, financial management, regulatory compliance, stakeholder management.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for an entrepreneurial individual with a passion for the chemical industries and a driving motivation to create a massive company that produces green chemicals and mitigates climate change.
You must have demonstrated experience/potential in CEO type responsibilities (see above), the commercialisation of novel technologies, with a strong interest in chemical-related industries. The ideal candidate will have direct experience in polymer industry, project development, and/or scaling science-based companies.
Example of relevant backgrounds:
- Startup founder / operator / investor – chemical technology, climate tech.
- Polymer industry specialists - with experience in bringing to market new technologies.
We Are Especially Looking For You If You:
- Have always dreamed of starting your own company (or have started your own before – whether successful or unsuccessful)
- You are driven to realise the vision of a sustainable future for all
- Have demonstrated experience tackling climate change in your work
- You are results oriented
- You are a great communicator and a story teller
What We Offer
- Founder-level equity + stipend for a limited time
- Early-stage capital + studio support
- Mentorship and guidance
- Access to our global network of advisors, partners and mentors
- A mission-driven platform to build a company that matters
How to Apply
Please send your CV with a cover letter to hello@ashwatta.earth
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.