To convert innovations into investible enterprises. Essential Qualification : Postgraduate background in entrepreneurship development, innovation management, intellectual property protection, management of the venture promotion funds, business plan development, project management etc. Minimum 5-7 years of hands-on field experience in a similar position and exposure to rural condition is also preferred. Desirable: Doctorate degree in relevant areas Emoluments: Consolidated 15,000/- to 35,000/- per month Age: Not exceeding 35 years. Responsibilities To help in scaling up the innovations through commercial and non-commercial channels but with primary focus on establishing viable enterprises. To provide market research support for product development. To identify entrepreneurs who are willing to link up with the innovator at mutually agreed terms, in case innovator himself/herself is not interested in becoming an entrepreneur. To identify for export as well as international co-operation in enterprise development within India or other third world countries. To explore the possibilities of technology transfer from innovator to the corporations within or outside country at mutually agreed terms. To purse the protection of IPRs of local innovations.

Interested candidates can download format from our website (http://west.gian.org/careers.php) and submit their application in the prescribed format with , photographs, detailed CV, two reference letters, and a note explaining the suitability for the post applied to: Honorary Secretary, GIAN, Bungalow No.1, Satellite Complex, Nr. Mansi Cross Road, Satellite, Ahmedabad: 380015. Alternatively, you may send an email documents at jobs@gian.org by indicating the name of position in the subject line. . The last date of submission of application is 23rd May 2016. For any query, please e-mail at jobs@gian.org General terms and conditions: Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification of candidature Applications in proper format without the detailed CV and suitability note will not be considered. Controlling Authority may give relaxation in qualification, experience and the upper age limit in case of outstanding deserving candidates. All positions are contractual and no claim for permanency can be made regardless of the duration of the contract. The number of posts to be filled may vary. The institute reserves the right to cancel the recruitment without assigning any reason. The prescribed essential qualifications are minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. Preference will be given to those candidates, who have experience in innovations incubation activities, published research and popular articles in reputed journals/newsletters The selected candidates are liable to serve anywhere in India. Candidates working in Government Departments / Public Sector Undertakings / Autonomous organizations should apply through proper channel.