Nagpur: Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur (VNIT Nagpur) has invited applications for the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at its incubation centre, VNIT Ventures Vault Foundation. The institute announced the recruitment through a website advertisement and has set March 18, 2026 as the deadline for applications.

The COO will serve as the operational head of the incubation centre and will be responsible for managing the execution of incubation programmes, overseeing resource allocation and ensuring that the centre’s operations align with its strategic goals. The role involves coordinating startup mentorship activities, managing partnerships with technology and industry stakeholders, and supporting the development of innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives at the institute.

According to the advertisement, the position will also involve supervising financial planning, monitoring costs and grant disbursement, implementing digital systems such as MIS and CRM platforms for incubator management, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks. The selected candidate will additionally engage with government funding schemes and corporate social responsibility (CSR) partnerships to support startup incubation and innovation initiatives.

Candidates applying for the position must hold an MBA or equivalent qualification with at least eight years of experience in operations or management, preferably in startup ecosystems or incubators. Experience in project and financial management, along with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, is also required.

The position offers a base salary ranging from ₹20–25 lakh per annum, along with performance-based incentives of up to ₹10 lakh based on key performance indicators. The selected candidate will be based in Nagpur, Maharashtra and will work closely with the institute’s incubation ecosystem.

Applications must be submitted via email to v3f@vnit.ac.in, as indicated in the official advertisement issued by the institute.

Key Points

• Institution: VNIT Nagpur

• Position: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

• Organisation: VNIT Ventures Vault Foundation (Incubation Centre)

• Application Deadline: March 18, 2026

• Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra

Eligibility

• MBA or equivalent qualification

• Minimum 8 years of experience in operations or management

• Experience in startup ecosystems or incubators preferred

Compensation

• Base salary: ₹20–25 LPA

• Performance incentives: Up to ₹10 LPA based on KPIs

The recruitment of a Chief Operating Officer at VNIT’s incubation centre reflects the institute’s focus on strengthening its startup ecosystem and supporting innovation-driven entrepreneurship through structured incubation programmes.

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