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The centre is structured as a section-8 not-for-profit entity. NSRCEL’s mission is to support ventures in the start-up ecosystem that demonstrate potential to create significant economic and societal impact. This financial year alone NSRCEL has engaged with 1106 ventures through 13 unique program tracks across 82 towns\nin the country.\nNSRCEL is supported by Department of Science and Technology and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. NSRCEL has partners with corporates like Alstom, Capgemini, Goldman Sachs, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Maruti Suzuki, Pernod Ricard India Foundation and SBI Foundation, among others to support idea stage and early-revenue stage entrepreneurs and startups in focussed themes of climate-tech, women entrepreneurship, and social\nimpact.\n What you will be doing\nAs a pivotal member of NSRCEL’s Mobility Program Team (in partnership with Maruti Suzuki), you will play a critical role in shaping the future of mobility by supporting innovative startups and influencing strategic program decisions.\nMobility Incubation & other responsibilities\nNurture, build & serve a portfolio of mobility-focused startups (both non-profit & for-profit)\nLead outreach, scouting, selection and on-boarding of startups working on innovative mobility solutions\nCollaborate with Maruti Suzuki and other stakeholders to design structured incubation programs for the mobility ecosystem\nPlug back startup problem-solution insights into the incubator service delivery model\nConnect entrepreneurs to relevant mentors, industry experts, and NSRCEL/Maruti\nSuzuki networks\nSet milestones for venture growth and track progress, including grant/funding disbursements where relevant\nDrive sector-focused programs in sustainable mobility, EVs, connected vehicles, logistics & supply chain, shared mobility, AI/ML in mobility, and allied technologies\nImplement pilots and proof-of-concept opportunities in collaboration with Maruti\nSuzuki and ecosystem partners\nAssist in partnerships, industry collaborations, and showcase events for the Mobility Program\nSupport strategic onboarding of service providers and domain experts for startups in the program\nRequirements\nWhat you will need to bring to the table\nWe’re looking for someone who brings curiosity, initiative, andpassion for entrepreneurship.\nYou will ideally have:\nA bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Economics, or any related field. 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