NM-ICPS TiHAN Foundation

Job Description

The Head of Business Development will identify new business opportunities and drive growth through strategic partnerships, market expansion, and revenue generation of TiHAN-IITH Centre of Excellence in autonomous navigation and data acquisition systems. 

The Head of Business Development will play a pivotal role in building relationships with stakeholders, industry, academia, government agencies, and investors, and position the TiHAN Centre as a leading hub for cutting-edge technological advancements in autonomous navigation and smart mobility solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifying and implementing new business opportunities, driving growth through strategic partnerships, market expansion, and revenue generation to expand TiHAN’s customer base, revenue, and market share.
• Report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics
• Identify and prioritize high-potential markets and sectors for expansion in TiHAN’s technologies, such as autonomous navigation systems and smart mobility.
• Identify, generate, and convert leads for strategic partnerships and research collaborations. 
• Build a network of stakeholders of technology companies, government bodies, and investors to promote TiHAN’s test bed, R&D projects, startups, and innovations.
• Develop proposals, negotiate agreements, and close deals to secure new business opportunities 
• Create alliances with angel investors, venture capitalists, and other ecosystem players to drive and implement commercialization of technologies.
• Develop research-based brand positioning strategies to elevate TiHAN’s profile globally and locally and position the TiHAN center as a hub for cutting-edge technological advancements.
• Enhance TiHAN’s visibility by publishing success stories, launching marketing campaigns, and increasing its digital presence.