Shivaji Shriram Dhawad, Ph.D. — COO
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.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in agribusiness and startup incubation with a focus on inclusive entrepreneurship.
Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 16 yrs 6 mos
Career Highlights
- Led establishment of innovation-driven incubation models.
- Raised ₹30 Cr in grants for inclusive entrepreneurship.
- Guided over 100 startups and 500+ SHGs.
Work Experience
Indian Institute of Management Nagpur
SPOC - IIM Nagpur CoE for Maharashtra Agribusiness Network Project (MAGNET) (3 yrs 9 mos)
Incharge - Field Study and International Relations Office (10 yrs 9 mos)
InFED
Chief Operating Officer | CEO (Designate), AIC-INFED (7 yrs 5 mos)
Central Institute of Business Management Research & Development
POC United Nations Academic Impact | Training & Placement Officer | Assistant Professor (1 yr 10 mos)
Datta Meghe Institute of Management Studies, Nagpur
Program Officer, National Service Scheme | Manager - Corporate Relations | Assistant Professor (2 yrs 6 mos)
SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
Executive - Sales (1 yr 5 mos)
Education
Doctorate of Philosophy at SGBAU, Amravati
M.B.A. at RTMNU, Nagpur
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) at RTMNU, Nagpur
Defence Training at Services Preparatory Institute, Aurangabad
None at NBYS
SSC at Saraswati Vidyalaya, Nagpur
Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations at Indira Gandhi National Open University