Careers at AIC ACE

Build the future of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Join AIC – Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Foundation (AIC ACE) and help strengthen the ecosystem that supports early-stage ventures, builds strategic partnerships, and drives impactful technology commercialization.

Open Position

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

As the Chief Executive Officer of AIC ACE, the incumbent will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and entrepreneurial direction to the incubation center. The role includes strengthening ecosystem partnerships, ensuring financial sustainability, leading communications and outreach, and upholding strong governance and institutional alignment.

Position Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Employment Type Full-Time
Organization AIC – Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Foundation (AIC ACE)
Reports To Board of Directors, AIC ACE
Location Amritanagar P.O., Ettimadai, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu – 641112
Role Profile

What the role involves

The full role profile, responsibilities, eligibility criteria, and competencies are provided in the official job description. The summary below reflects the document supplied for this opening.

01 · LEADERSHIP

Strategic Operations & Organizational Leadership

Lead AIC ACE in alignment with strategic objectives, develop the strategic plan and roadmap, establish programs and processes, oversee operations and financial management, and build a high-performing team.

02 · INCUBATION

Innovation & Incubation Management

Design and scale incubation services, support early-stage ventures, enable technology transfer and collaborations, and provide strategic direction on product development, market entry, business modelling, and investor preparedness.

03 · SUSTAINABILITY

Financial Sustainability & Resource Mobilization

Develop revenue-generation models and secure resources through government grants, CSR contributions, private investors, institutional partnerships, sponsorships, endowments, and donor engagement.

04 · ECOSYSTEM

Ecosystem Development & Strategic Partnerships

Build partnerships across academia, industry, government, investors, R&D institutions, incubators, and international ecosystems, while representing AIC ACE at relevant platforms and events.

05 · OUTREACH

Communications & Outreach

Lead strategic communications, events, digital content, website development, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen AIC ACE's visibility and attract prospective incubatees and ecosystem partners.

06 · GOVERNANCE

Governance, Compliance & Institutional Alignment

Work with the Board of Directors / Governing Board on statutory and regulatory requirements, confidentiality, professional ethics, institutional values, annual reporting, and transparent external communications.

07 · QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications & Eligibility

  • Graduate degree in Engineering/Technology, or postgraduate degree in Science, Management, or a related discipline.
  • MBA / PGDM in Business Management, Strategy, or Entrepreneurship preferred.
  • Ph.D. or research background is an added advantage.
  • Minimum 8–10 years of overall professional experience, including 4–5 years in a senior leadership/managerial role.
08 · EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Preferred Experience & Competencies

  • Demonstrated experience in the start-up/innovation ecosystem.
  • Experience in fundraising, grant management, or government schemes is highly desirable.
  • Strong strategic leadership, stakeholder management, networking, communication, and institutional representation skills.
  • Sound understanding of governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
Official Document

Chief Executive Officer — Job Description

Review the complete official job description below. It contains the detailed role profile, responsibilities, minimum qualifications, experience requirements, and key competencies.

AIC_ACE_CEO_Job_Description.pdf
Official position document · 4 pages
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