Nutrihub TBISC is the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India supported Technology Business Incubator hosted by the Indian Institute of Millet Research, ICAR – IIMR, Hyderabad. Nutrihub is a unique and first of its kind organisation to cater start-ups needs in the Nutricereals sector of the country. We Encourage the budding Entrepreneurs to promote the growth of Nutricereals (Millets), the Climate Resilient Future Crops.
ABI under ICAR (Indian Council for Agriculture Research)
ICAR-IIMR is one of the first institutes under ICAR to be given the Agri business incubator status. The Agribusiness Incubator (ABI) was established in 2016 at ICAR-IIMR, Hyderabad as a part of Indian Council of Agricultural Research. ICAR’s initiative of establishing 27 Agri business centers under National Agricultural Innovation Fund (NAIF) across the country in various ICAR institutes, which were granted on competitive program mode. This concept promotes the growth through innovation and applications of technology, support, economic development strategies for Small Business development. ABI will play a role to create a successful viable and free standing business within a certain time frame. The broad objective of ABI at IIMR is to promote knowledge based and innovation driven millets based enterprises.
Technology Business Incubator under DST (Department of Science & Technology) Govt of India
NIELAN-TBI has been recognized by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) as Technology Business Incubator in 2017 and has been given support for next five years. Nutrihub equipped with Primary and secondary processing Infrastructure facilities for entrepreneurs incubated along with 60+ value added technologies for millet value added products backed by extensive research and Centre of Excellence.
R-ABI under RKVY-RAFTAAR
Nutrihub-TBI has been selected as one of the R-ABI’s (Agri Business Incubator) by Department of Agriculture & farmer welfare for its Innovation& Agri Business Program under RKVY RAFTAAR
Nutrihub is a focal point where ideas, entrepreneurs, agriprenuers, start-ups, experts, the academic and the funding agencies shall gravitate towards creation of a new knowledge-based economy. ICAR-IIMR through its TBI would like to contribute to the success of the National Innovation system, by providing the right ambience and infrastructure for nurturing innovation, technical skills and entrepreneurial talents of thousands of millets stakeholders.
Nutrihub has the requisite expertise available in-house in the relevant focal areas of Nutri-cereals and also proposes to conduct events ranging from events on cooking with millets, spreading awareness or promotion of millets and value-added products along with technology transfer. Sensitization Workshops, Boot Camps and Company Management Seminars. The incubator is well connected with transport and communication system horizontal dissemination of millets promotion and commercialization across the country.
OUR VISION
“Commercialise innovations and startups in Nutricereals Industry with best in class support system for entrepreneurs.”
OUR MISSION
“Create platform and explore business services through entrepreneurship development, innovation and value addition for enhanced millet value chain growth.”
Business Manager – Nutrihub, ICAR – Indian Institute of Millets Research
Eligible and interested candidates are invited for a walk-in-interview to be held at Nutrihub, ICAR – Indian Institute of Millets Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, on 16 February 2024 from 10:00 A.M. onwards for recruitment of the following positions under the below mentioned projects as per
the details given below
- Name of the post – Business Manager (1 post)
- Project RKVY – RAFTAAR
- Emoluments Rs. 1,25,000/- (Consolidated)
- Project till March 2025
Essential qualifications:
M.Tech/MBA/CA/PGDM/Equivalent master degree in Agriculture/Agri-Business /Finance/ Commerce/Marketing/Agri Marketing/Agri Economics/Economics/International Business / Technology Commercialization Entrepreneurship and allied fields from recognized institute having 3-5 years.
Preferably experience in technology commercialization; investment banking; Banking; Projectappraisal, support incubators; Assessment and evaluation of projects startups and with experience in startup ecosystem.
Roles and responsibilities:
Operations & Administration:
Coordinating with the management in helping in setup and maintenance of TBI for a strong Incubation program.
To plan and organize Incubation services, conduct of various feasibility studies and market research, coordinating in Technology transfer with the concerned team, helping incubatees to get financial assistance.
Monitoring day-to-day operations/activities of the Nutrihub. Handling all HR activities and implementing guidelines for ensuring discipline and smooth function of the institute. Handling the recruitment activities. Ensuring that, Nutrihub has the space, technology and other tools for smooth operations. making sure that the team has skills needed to perform the various jobs as required, and providing ongoing staff development to enhance their performances.
Able to organize regular board meetings and AGMs and prepare presentations accordingly and shall present them during the meetings if needed.
Working with students, Faculty and Management to ensure entrepreneurship and innovation may become an integral part of Nutrihub’s ecosystem.
Documentation: Preparation of external funded project proposals for sustainability and drafting strategic papers from time to time assigned by CEO.
Report: Able to write research articles, annual progress reports and any other reports as per the requirement such as event reports, organization of events etc.
Revenue Generation:
Shall develop various incubation programs and business incubation services for Nutrihub to generate income for its own sustainability
Nutrihub is a Section-8 (not for profit) company and is eligible for raising resources (Cash & Non-cash) through donations, CSR of corporate, Govt. schemes, Subsidies etc. being the leader, developing models for project finance /CSR and other funding and create network and maintains long-term relationships with key donors and potential donors.
Drafting and developing projects, planning, execution, staffing reporting with other staff and following up on all MOU’s with private partners/State Governments/Departments.
Should keep track of the fund allocation and report project progress to CEO/Director on time (as and when required).
Networking and community development:
Collaborating with various stakeholders in the value-chain to increase and maintain the visibility of Nutrihub,
Attending Entrepreneurial events, conduct competitive events, participate as judge in investment pitches, evaluate business plans, mentor prospective entrepreneurs, tie-up with various venture capitalist, investment groups and institutions and building the business muscle of entrepreneurs under the Nutrihub and attract new entrepreneurs from new segments and to convert them into business development activities for the Nutrihub for revenue generation.
Communication and media:
Communicating the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of Nutrihub and should come out with online and offline collaterals for different contexts including website and social media content.
Preparing of annual and quarterly reports, newsletters, fund-raising letters and event flyers, press releases and other marketing and advertising materials time to time.
Incubatees’ promotions and services:
Helping the incubatees to develop multiple kinds of capital ex: financial, customer satisfaction, intellectual property, compliance, and is expected to promote incubatees in various forums through the network they establish.
This can be in supporting in distribution network, participate in exhibition, sensitizing them on the brand value, conduct training and development programs to enhance their ability to promote and network, define deliverables, their timelines and monitor progress of startups. As part of IYM #2023, the candidate should have good exposure to international millet market, able to liaison with international partners for possible collaborations.
Preparation for interview: Candidates have to prepare a vision document in brief on “Sustainable plan for Revenue Generation of NUTRIHUB” for the next five years. This should be prepared for discussion with the panel (Power point presentation). And has to be sent along with CV.
Terms & Conditions:
- The above posts are purely temporary and on contractual basis.
- The selected candidates shall not claim for regular appointment/absorption in Nutrihub TBISC or funding agency at the end of the project.
- The upper age limit for Business Manager will be 50 years and Office/Personal Assistant will be 40 years as on the date of interview. The relaxation in the upper age limit is five years for SC/ST/women candidates and three years for OBC candidates asper rules.
- Interested and eligible candidates may send their duly filled-in application form (as per the format-Annexure – I enclosed) with a photograph affixed on it and signed, along with CV, qualification and experience certificates scanned copies as a single pdf to dayakar@millets.res.in on or before 08.02.2024, 5:00 pm.
- All the relevant original testimonials (date of birth, qualification certificates, experience certificates, etc., if any) are to be shown and a set of attested copies of all the certificates will be required to be submitted by the candidates for verification at the time of the interview. (No candidate will be interview if coming without original certificate).
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- Report for walk-in registration from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM on the date of interview, candidate need to wait till they are called/allowed for the interview.
- The decision of the Director/CEO, Nutrihub TBISC is final and binding in all respects.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to cancellation of candidature.
- The selected candidate may have to join immediately.
- For further details/updates/modifications please visit our website www.nutrihubiimr.com/careers, regularly.
- Nutrihub TBISC reserves the right to alter/ Change/ Cancel this Advertisement/ Recruitment without assigning any reason at any stage of recruitment process.
- Candidates have to produce an undertaking, stating that they are not enrolled in any other job or academic courses etc. (either full time or part time) for attending the interview.
- In case of any disputes, it will be resolved within the jurisdiction of Hyderabad, Telangana court only.
Interested and eligible candidates may send their duly filled-in application form (as per the format-Annexure – I enclosed) with a photograph affixed on it and signed, along with CV, qualification and experience certificates scanned copies as a single pdf to dayakar@millets.res.in on or before 08.02.2024, 5:00 pm.
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