Shreekant Patil Empowers Students at E-Verse 2K26, GESCOE Nashik

Renowned serial entrepreneur, founder of PARENTNashik, Committee Chairman of MACCIA and NIMA, and Startup India Mentor, CEng. Shreekant Patil was felicitated by Dr. S.S. Sane, Principal, and Dr. Santosh Agnihotri, Vice Principal of Gokhale Education Society's R. H. Sapat College of Engineering, Management Studies and Research (GESCOE) during the E-Verse 2026 event held at Sharman Gurudakshina Hall, Nashik. The event, which took place on 10th and 11th April 2026, brought together more than 200 students, where CEng. Shreekant Patil, a prominent industry expert, delivered an inspiring keynote address. His session covered key topics such as the Government of India’s Startup India initiative, seed funding sources, the importance of entrepreneurship, and the steps involved in obtaining a DPIIT certificate and company formation.
Shreekant Patil's deep expertise and engaging presentation motivated the students to explore entrepreneurship as a viable career path. His emphasis on how to tap into resources for startup funding and the importance of certifications resonated deeply with the audience, providing them with practical knowledge on building successful ventures during E-Verse 2K26 event.
In addition to his impactful speech, Shreekant Patil has been instrumental in strengthening the startup ecosystem in Nashik and in various college campuses over the years. As a leader in the local entrepreneurial community, he has worked closely with industry associations like NISIC, NIMA and MACCIA, where he serves as the committee chairman. Through his efforts, he has supported and guided numerous startups, creating a fertile ground for innovation and growth in the region. Shreekant Patil's association with various government and non-governmental organizations has been pivotal in driving entrepreneurship initiatives, providing mentorship, and bridging gaps for aspiring entrepreneurs.

About Shreekant Patil - CEng Shreekant Patil is founder at PARENTNashik – (India), (100 % Export to Europe). He is Committee chairman at NIMA Startup Hub, MACCIA - Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Vice President at IBSEA, GFID & MSMECCII, Advisor at United Marathi International Chamber, GIBF, Founder member at FOEII University, Delhi, Director at Poland-India Chamber of Cooperation, Chartered Engineer with DGFT, Valuer, with 30+ years of industrial experience, former Sr. Consultant at NP Council India Under Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Technical Committee Member & Resource person Rp at BIS India – Bureau of Indian Standards – Govt of India, AWS – American Welding Society and ISA – International Society of Automation. He Official Mentor at Govt of India Initiatives: BHASKAR, Startup India, WEP, STPI, BIRAC, AYE, MeitY Startup Hub, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, Certified LEAN, ZED, Consultant, Euro Exim Bank, AfDB, Asian Development Bank, SIDBI, United Nations, European Commissions, Certified Master Trainer, Assessor at NSDC (Skill India, DVET, MSBSVET), Certified Trainer by IFC – World Bank Groups, PoP at UGC, Volunteer Startup Mentor at AICTE – Vidyanjali Programme, member at IEEE Entrepreneurship, Independent Director, Niryat Bandhu, Udyami Mitra at Khadi India, Associated with EEPC, SEPC, APEDA, Council member at International Trade Council – Business for innovation & technology, member, reviewer, mentor at Asian Council of Science Editors, IFERP, Global Harmonization Initiative, Cluster collaboration- European Union, mentor at MentorMe program of European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), Sustainability Ambassador for UNSDG – SPSC- UK. Shreekant Patil has been nominated in roster of experts at UNFCCC. He is researcher fellow, author, writer. He is Brand Ambassador for Wallonia, Belgium.
His mission is to promote self-employment by fostering startups, empowering entrepreneurs and women, supporting Govt schemes & funding, building exporters and supply chains, while driving capacity building through ZED & Lean MSME certifications, BIS–ISI standards, and Chartered Engineer certifications. A small contribution making India - Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat.

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