Incubation Manager

Punjab Information Technology Board

Lahore , Pakistan

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This role involves coordinating the day-to-day delivery of a specific 6-month cohort, either incubation or acceleration, at one of the program centers. The candidate will be responsible for organizing all cohort-related activities, including onboarding, training sessions, mentor meetings, investor pitches, and the culminating Demo Day event. They will monitor startup progress by collecting performance data, preparing weekly status reports, and escalating any issues to senior leadership. Additionally, the role includes assisting with application screening, conducting due diligence, and helping prepare selection shortlists. The individual will act as the primary liaison between startups and center facilities, managing interactions with IT support, event logistics, and stipend disbursement.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate and manage the delivery of a 6-month incubation or acceleration cohort at the assigned center.
- Organize and facilitate all cohort activities such as onboarding, training sessions, mentor engagements, investor pitch events, and Demo Day.
- Track startup progress by collecting relevant performance data and preparing detailed weekly status reports.
- Identify and escalate operational or programmatic issues promptly to the Senior Program Manager or Joint Director.
- Support the application process by screening candidates, conducting due diligence, and assisting in the preparation of selection shortlists.
- Serve as the main point of contact between startups and center support services, including IT, event logistics, and stipend distribution.

Required Qualifications

- Proven experience in program coordination, project management, or a related role, preferably within startup incubation or acceleration environments.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively liaise with startups, mentors, investors, and internal teams.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and report on performance data accurately.
- Proficiency in managing logistical arrangements and coordinating events.
- Problem-solving mindset with the capacity to escalate issues appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience working directly with startups or entrepreneurial ecosystems is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with startup funding processes, mentor networks, and investor relations will be advantageous.
- Exposure to IT support and financial disbursement processes is a plus.
- Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and gain hands-on experience in managing innovation programs.
- The role offers a dynamic work environment within a vibrant startup ecosystem.

Applications are invited until 04-Nov-2026.

Job Details

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

Contract

Job Location:

Lahore, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Age:

18 - 65 Years

Minimum Education:

Master

Degree Title:

Masters/Bachelors (Hons) (16 years), 16 Years of Education, Business Administration, Development Studies, Business and Management Sciences, Computer Engineering/Sciences 1, Business Administration 1, international Business

Career Level:

Mid-Level

Experience:

10 Years - 13 Years

Apply Before:

Oct 24, 2026

Posting Date:

Oct 18, 2026