Manager/Associate/Assistant - Operations (Strategic Alliances & Grants)

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About the Organization

IIT Ropar Technology and Innovation Foundation (iHub – AWaDH) for Agriculture and Water Technology Development Hub  is established by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, at the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar in the framework of National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (NM – ICPS) with time-bound predefined deliverables.

Job Description

AWaDH is seeking a high-performing and proactive individual to join its Operations team as Manager / Associate / Assistant (Strategic Alliances & Grants). The selected candidate will be responsible for identifying funding opportunities, drafting compelling grant and CSR proposals, developing corporate partnerships, and managing the lifecycle of fundraising projects. The role demands strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and a keen understanding of the deep-tech and rural innovation ecosystem.

Job Responsibilities

• Write and develop funding proposals for government schemes and grants
• Track upcoming RFPs, EOIs, and calls from relevant ministries (DST, MeitY, MoRD, MoA&FW, NABARD), industry bodies (FICCI, CII), and CSR units.
• Build and nurture relationships with corporates, PSUs, and industry CSR arms to explore partnerships for skilling, technology deployment, or innovation acceleration.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and IIT Ropar TIF norms for timely utilization certificates (UCs), financials, and impact reports.
• Prepare project proposals for industry collaborations and partnerships
• Create technical documentation, user manuals, and API guides
• Develop compelling narratives for technology commercialization proposals
• Prepare technical briefs, white papers, and pitch decks for stakeholders
• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate complex concepts into proposal content
• Support patent application documentation and technical reports
• Maintain proposal templates and documentation repositories

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• B.Tech / M.Tech in Engineering, Science, or related technical fields. 4 years in technical writing, proposal writing, grant writing, or content creation in the technology/research sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with persuasive writing ability
• Experience in grant writing and funding proposal preparation
• Understanding of government funding schemes and application processes
• Knowledge of research methodology and project proposal formats
• Understanding of the startup ecosystem and technology commercialization
• Familiarity with intellectual property documentation and patent writing is desirable

To apply, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1aOL7ICVtqVNYQzFyneb69f9_5p0x7f3JtcxT9kb_gwA

 Last Date for receiving applications: 27th August, 2025

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