Shivaji Shriram Dhawad, Ph.D.

COO

Nagpur, Maharashtra, India16 yrs 6 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led establishment of innovation-driven incubation models.
  • Raised ₹30 Cr in grants for inclusive entrepreneurship.
  • Guided over 100 startups and 500+ SHGs.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in agribusiness and startup incubation with a focus on inclusive entrepreneurship.

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About

As Chief Operating Officer at InFED (IIM Nagpur), I lead the establishment and scale-up of innovation-driven incubation models across rural and tribal region. My work spans supporting over 100 startups, guiding 500+ SHGs through accelerator programs, and setting up 4 satellite centres and two Section 8 companies. With 15+ years of cross-sector experience, I’ve designed and led programs supported by DPIIT, MeitY, DST, and global CSR partners. I’ve mobilized over ₹30 Cr in grants to create scalable models of inclusive entrepreneurship through public-private-academic collaborations. Passionate about frugal innovation, I build immersive ecosystems enabling women entrepreneurs, SHGs, and early-stage founders. I actively explore grassroots-led development, capacity-building of local institutions, and the democratization of innovation.

Experience

Indian institute of management nagpur

2 roles

SPOC - IIM Nagpur CoE for Maharashtra Agribusiness Network Project (MAGNET)

Jun 2022Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • Implementation of Training-of-Trainers, Good Agricultural Practices, and Post Harvest Management trainings cumulatively for more than 600 Farmers and KVK officials under the Maharashtra Agribusiness Network (MAGNET) Project funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Incharge - Field Study and International Relations Office

Jun 2015Present · 10 yrs 9 mos

  • Steering the Field Immersion Module of IIMN right since its inception, forging a partnership with more than 105 organizations from sectors as diverse as NGOs, Government departments, SMEs, Industry associations, Environment management companies and Food & agriculture organizations. Notable among them being Smart City mission, Metro project, Skill development scheme, Fresh water fisheries, Pricing of agriculture products.

Infed

Chief Operating Officer | CEO (Designate), AIC-INFED

Oct 2018Present · 7 yrs 5 mos · Nagpur, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • "Raised ₹ 10 Cr from DPIIT to fund startups through high-risk capital and to launch inclusive incubation frameworks”
  • “Implemented 600+ farmer capacity-building programs under ADB’s MAGNET project”
  • “Established 4 district-level incubation centres serving backward and aspirational districts”
  • InFED is an 'Innovation Organizer' of the Indian Institute of Management Nagpur (IIM Nagpur). InFED works with important stakeholders at regional, state, national and international level to create an enabling ecosystem for entrepreneurs and associated stakeholders. It works as a bridge between potential entrepreneurs, academia and researchers, R & D institutions, domain experts, businesses, investors, and the government.

Central institute of business management research & development

POC United Nations Academic Impact | Training & Placement Officer | Assistant Professor

Aug 2013Jun 2015 · 1 yr 10 mos · Nagpur Area, India · On-site

  • Used MOOCS for student engagement in learning as a part of classroom assignments and to implement Flipped Classroom experiment.
  • Institute activities earned a special mention in the UNAI Newsletter published monthly being the only one from INDIA. Institute stands to be the only one from INDIA to have found a special mention in the UN special report on ‘Education for Sustainable Development’ presented in the UN World Conference on ESD at Nagoya, Japan (December, 2014).
  • Teaching using relevant pedagogy, working as part of the teaching team. Support and comply with the Institute’s teaching quality assurance standards and procedures.
  • i) Managed academic duties including dissemination of course instructions, distribution of course material, looking after welfare of degree participants, study material reproduction, pastoral support to students, exam invigilation, setting examination questions, & marking.
  • ii) Maintained a broad knowledge of up to date research and trends in relevant fields to ensure that teaching meets the standard expected within a research & industry led Institute.
  • iii) Supervised MBA student projects/ dissertations, where appropriate Field trips.
  • As Manager - Corporate Relations:
  • i) Maintainined close liaison for Collaboration & Partnerships with corporate, government, NGOs for Placements, Internships, and Student Projects.
  • ii) To analyze employability gaps and conduct successful remedial programs to mitigate.

Datta meghe institute of management studies, nagpur

Program Officer, National Service Scheme | Manager - Corporate Relations | Assistant Professor

Jan 2011Jul 2013 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Nagpur Area, India · On-site

  • Engaged in designing of employability focused curriculum for academic autonomy for the degree of Masters in Business Administration for DMIMS, Nagpur. Designed and implemented Training module on enhancing employability skills of students of Masters in Business Administration.
  • Teaching using relevant pedagogy, working as part of the teaching team. Support and comply with the Institute’s teaching quality assurance standards and procedures.
  • i) Managed academic duties including dissemination of course instructions, distribution of course material, looking after welfare of degree participants, study material reproduction, pastoral support to students, exam invigilation, setting examination questions, & marking.
  • ii) Maintained a broad knowledge of up to date research and trends in relevant fields to ensure that teaching meets the standard expected within a research & industry led Institute.
  • iii) Supervised MBA student projects/ dissertations, where appropriate Field trips.
  • As Manager - Corporate Relations:
  • i) Maintainined close liaison for Collaboration & Partnerships with corporate, government, NGOs for Placements, Internships, and Student Projects.
  • ii) To analyze employability gaps and conduct successful remedial programs to mitigate.

Sbi life insurance co. ltd.

Executive - Sales

Aug 2009Jan 2011 · 1 yr 5 mos · Nagpur

  • 1) Recruited advisors for sourcing business for SBI Life through non-traditional sources.
  • 2) Facilitated sales through the advisor channel of SBI Life.
  • 3) Acquired HNI clients through different sources.
  • 4) Managed customer relationships for customer retention.

Education

SGBAU, Amravati

Doctorate of Philosophy — Commerce & Management

Jan 2012Jan 2018

RTMNU, Nagpur

M.B.A. — Marketing & Human Resources

Jan 2007Jan 2009

RTMNU, Nagpur

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

Jan 2004Jan 2007

Services Preparatory Institute, Aurangabad

Defence Training — HSC & NDA Preparations

Jan 2001Jan 2003

NBYS

None — Basketball

Jan 1998Jan 2007

Saraswati Vidyalaya, Nagpur

SSC — General Studies

Jan 1995Jan 2000

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations — Commerce

Jan 2016Jan 2017

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