STPINEXT Manager (Programs), EP-CoE Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post

STPINEXT has released its Manager (Programs), EP-CoE Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 post. Is STPINEXT Manager (Programs), EP-CoE Recruitment 2026 out? Yes, Advertisement No. 01/2026/STPINEXT/EP is officially live, and online applications are open until 10 September 2026. STPINEXT, the entrepreneurship and innovation initiative of Software Technology Parks of India, is recruiting a Manager (Programs) for its Entrepreneurship Promotion Centre of Excellence (EP-CoE), based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Candidates must hold an MBA or Graduate degree from a recognised and reputed Institute or University, along with 3 to 8 years of overall experience as a business manager, specifically with responsibilities in marketing, brand management and community building within a corporate, association, incubator, accelerator or venture fund environment. Selected candidates will draw a monthly salary of Rs. 50,000, on a contract basis, with a maximum age limit of 45 years and relaxation permissible for deserving candidates. No application fee is charged for any category. This role sits at the intersection of programme management, marketing and startup ecosystem building, making it well suited to candidates who have prior experience specifically within incubator, accelerator or venture capital environments rather than generic corporate management roles. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official STPINEXT recruitment portal, with the last date to apply set for 10 September 2026. STPINEXT Manager (Programs), EP-CoE Recruitment 2026 offers a valuable opportunity for experienced business managers with startup ecosystem exposure to contribute directly to India's entrepreneurship promotion and technology innovation infrastructure. Additional context: STPINEXT operates as the entrepreneurship, incubation and innovation arm of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, running Centres of Excellence across various technology domains to support Indian startups and emerging technology enterprises. The Entrepreneurship Promotion Centre of Excellence (EP-CoE) in Bhubaneswar specifically focuses on nurturing early-stage entrepreneurs through structured programmes, mentorship networks, and market access support. The Manager (Programs) role is central to running these entrepreneurship programmes, requiring someone who can build and manage a startup community, position the CoE's brand within Odisha's growing technology ecosystem, and coordinate marketing outreach to attract quality entrepreneurs into STPINEXT's incubation pipeline. For candidates with a background in accelerator, incubator or venture-fund community management, this role offers a chance to shape entrepreneurship promotion policy execution at a government-backed innovation centre.

• MBA/Graduate from a recognized and reputed Institute/University
• 3 to 8 years of overall experience as a business Manager with responsibilities in marketing, brand management and community building in corporate/association/incubator/accelerator/Venture fund environment

• Maximum age: 45 years, relaxation permissible for deserving candidates

Candidates must hold an MBA or a Graduate degree from a recognised and reputed Institute or University. Candidates must have 3 to 8 years of overall experience specifically as a business manager, with demonstrated responsibilities in marketing, brand management and community building. This experience must have been gained within a corporate, association, incubator, accelerator or venture fund environment, making prior startup or entrepreneurship-ecosystem exposure particularly relevant. Candidates must be within the maximum age limit of 45 years, with relaxation permissible for deserving candidates at the discretion of the selection authority.

• General/OBC: Nil
• SC/ST: Nil

Rs. 50,000 per month

1. Visit the official STPINEXT recruitment portal.
2. Locate the online application link for Advertisement No. 01/2026/STPINEXT/EP.
3. Register and fill in the online application form carefully with accurate personal, educational and experience details.
4. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and educational/experience certificates in the prescribed format.
5. Pay the application fee online, if applicable, though none is currently specified in the notification.
6. Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
7. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
8. Submit the completed application on or before the last date, 10 September 2026.