Responsibilities:
- Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with industry associations, corporates, government agencies, and other relevant organizations.
- Collaborate with partners to provide startups with access to resources, mentorship, and market opportunities.
- Identify potential investors, venture capital firms, and angel investors interested in supporting early-stage startups.
- Facilitate demo days, investor pitch sessions and networking events to connect startups with potential investors.
- Act as a liaison between startups and investors during the fundraising process.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing partners, investors, andstakeholders.
- Work closely with startups to prepare them for fundraising, including refining their pitch decks, investor briefs and business plans.
- Provide guidance and feedback to startups to improve their investment readiness.
- Research and identify government grants, funding competitions, and other fundingopportunities for startups within the incubator.
- Assist startups in preparing funding applications and proposals.
- Keep detailed records of partnership agreements, investor interactions, and funding opportunities.
- Provide regular reports to the incubator’s leadership team on the status of partnerships and investor relations.
- Collaborate with other teams within the incubator, such as marketing and events, to leverage partnership opportunities and investor engagement for events and programs.
- Provide regular reports to the management on the status of partnerships and investor relations.
- Any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor as needed and depending onthe situation.
Qualifications:
- Master’s or 4-year Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, IT or entrepreneurship.
- Proven experience of at least 5 years in partnership development, investor relations, business development, or a similar role, preferably within the startup ecosystem or an incubator/accelerator program.
- Strong understanding of the venture capital landscape, startup fundraising, and investment trends.
- Exceptional networking and relationship-building skills with the ability to engageand influence key stakeholders.
- Financial acumen to assess startup financials and investment opportunities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate the value of the incubatorto potential partners and investors.
- Passion for entrepreneurship, innovation, and contributing to the success of startups.
Responsibilities:
- Develop a strategic learning and development roadmap aligned with the NICQ’s goals and the needs of startups.
- Create and facilitate a diverse range of learning initiatives, including workshops, seminars, webinars, coaching/mentoring sessions, and online courses.
- Collaborate with trainers, subject matter experts, mentors, and industry professionals to ensure the curriculum is relevant and up-to-date.
- Facilitate the delivery of engaging and impactful learning sessions to incubatees by coordinating with external trainers.
- Arrange personalized coaching and support to startups, addressing their specific learning needs and challenges.
- Implement feedback mechanisms to assess the effectiveness and impact of learning programs and mentoring/coaching sessions.
- Maintain a repository of learning resources, making them easily accessibleto incubatees.
- Research and recommend relevant external learning resources to supplement the incubator’s offerings.
- Foster collaboration with other incubators, educational institutions, and industry organizations to access additional learning opportunities.
- Keep detailed records of learning program attendance, feedback, and impact for reporting purposes.
- Provide regular reports to management on the effectiveness of learninginitiatives.
- Any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor as needed and depending onthesituation.
Qualifications:
- A 4-year Bachelor’s degree in management sciences, social sciences, computerscience, IT, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in training, learning and development, or educational program management, preferably in an entrepreneurial or startup context.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, andtraining evaluation methodologies.
- Excellent facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to engage and inspire learners.
- Tech-savvy and proficient in utilizing e-learning platforms and digital toolsfor program delivery.
- Passion for entrepreneurship, innovation, and empowering individuals to reach their full potential.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality videos and photos to highlight NICQ’sactivities, events, and achievements.
- Ensure visual content aligns with NICQ’s brand identity and marketing goals.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to align visual content with overall marketingcampaigns.
- Use videography and photography to tell compelling stories about startups, entrepreneurs, and the impact of NICQ’s initiatives.
- Create emotional and relatable content that resonates with the target audience.
- Produce multimedia content, including short films, interviews, testimonials, social mediavideos, and event coverage.
- Curate a library of high-quality visual assets for use across various platforms and channels.
- Edit and enhance raw video footage to create polished and engaging videos that communicate the desired message.
- Add graphics, animations, and music to enhance visual storytelling.
- Manage the incubator’s social media channels and website, regularly uploadingandpromoting visual content.
- Engage with the online community and respond to comments and inquiries.
- Monitor the performance of visual content using analytics tools to track engagement and reach.
- Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to plan and execute multimedia projects.
- Work closely with startups and entrepreneurs to capture their stories and experiences
- Any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor as needed and depending onthesituation.
Qualifications:
- A 4-year Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, film production, visual arts, or a related field. Relevant certifications are a plus.
- Relevant experience as a videographer, photographer, or digital media manager, preferably in a startup ecosystem, incubator, or creative industry.
- Proficiency in videography, video editing software, photography, and graphic design tools.
- Strong storytelling skills with the ability to convey complex ideas through visual content.
- Knowledge of digital media trends, social media platforms, and content distributionstrategies.
- Creativity, innovation, and a passion for visual storytelling and content creation.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a content strategy aligned with NICQ’s brand, mission, and marketing objectives.
- Produce high-quality written content for digital channels, including website pages, blog posts, social media, newsletters, press releases, and marketing materials.
- Create engaging stories, case studies, and success stories that showcase the impact of the incubator’s initiatives.
- Optimize content for search engines by incorporating relevant keywords and best SEO practices.
- Improve organic traffic and visibility of the incubator’s digital assets.
- Ensure all content is grammatically correct, error-free, and adheres to the incubator’sstyle guidelines.
- Edit and proofread content produced by other team members as needed.
- Monitor the performance of content using analytics tools to measure engagement and impact.
- Use data insights to optimize content strategy and improve results.
- Collaborate with other team members, subject matter experts, and startups to gatherinformation and insights for content creation.
- Interview entrepreneurs and stakeholders to create compelling stories.
- Maintain a content calendar to ensure a consistent and timely flow ofcontent.
- Coordinate content planning with marketing campaigns and events.
- Any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor as needed and depending onthe situation.
Qualifications:
- A 4-year Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, business, communications, marketing, or a related field.
- Relevant experience as a digital content writer or content marketing manager, preferably in a startup ecosystem, incubator, or technology-related field.
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong portfolio of published content.
- Familiarity with SEO principles, keyword research, and content optimization.
- Proficiency in content management systems (CMS) and social media platforms.
- Understanding of digital marketing, social media trends, and content distribution strategies.
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze content performance metrics.
- Creativity, innovation, and a passion for storytelling and content creation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead NICQ’s and startups’ technology initiatives and stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends and innovations.
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate technology solutions to NICQ and startups to enhance operational efficiency and user experience.
- Manage the end-to-end digital product development lifecycle, including ideation, design, development, testing, and deployment.
- Work with internal and external developers and designers to build and launch user- friendly and scalable digital products.
- Ensure that digital products offer an exceptional user experience by collaborating with designers and UX experts.
- Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to continuously improve digital products.
- Utilize data analytics and user insights to inform product development and iteratebasedon user feedback and performance metrics.
- Integrate digital products with existing systems and applications to maximize efficiency.
- Ensure that digital products are scalable to accommodate future growth anddemand.
- Oversee and provide technical assistance for the creation and maintenance of various dashboards regarding the progress of NICQ startups.
- Implement robust security measures and compliance standards to safeguard data and protect against potential threats.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, startups, and entrepreneurs to gather requirements and understand their technology needs.
- Communicate technology plans, progress, and results to management and stakeholders
- Any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor as needed and depending onthesituation.
Qualifications:
- A 4-year Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, software engineering ora related field. Relevant certifications are advantageous.
- Relevant experience in digital product development, technology leadership, graphics and project management.
- Strong understanding of software development methodologies, UI/UX principles, and digital product lifecycle.
- Proficiency in programming languages, web development frameworks, and cloud technologies.
- Familiarity with data analytics, A/B testing, and user research methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
- Effective communication and leadership skills to inspire and lead cross-functional teams.
- Passion for entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology-driven solutions.