Shreekant Patil Illuminate IIT Bombay Workshop

Shreekant Patil Illuminate IIT Bombay Workshop

Shreekant Patil inspires 150 students at Illuminate by IIT Bombay at MVP College of Physiotherapy with insights on startups, entrepreneurship

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Shreekant Patil interacts at Startup & Entrepreneurship Workshop, Illuminate by IIT Bombay for Maratha Samaj College of Physiotherapy

Nashik, Maharashtra — September 11, 2025 — Illuminate by IIT Bombay, the flagship initiative of the E-Cell IIT Bombay, successfully hosted its 2025 edition in Nashik on September 10th at MVP Samaj’s College of Physiotherapy, — MVPPT, Adgaon. The full-day workshop featured distinguished speaker & trainer, CEng. Shreekant Patil — a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of industry experience, recognized Startup India Mentor, and mentor at IIT Bombay’s E-Cell, NEC, and Eureka initiatives.

Shreekant Patil interacts at Startup & Entrepreneurship Workshop, Illuminate by IIT Bombay for Maratha Samaj College of Physiotherapy. Shreekant Patil is a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, chartered engineer. veteran business leader, consultant with over three decades of entrepreneurial success. He is official Startup India Mentor, supports numerous startups nationwide through organizations & leading startup mentor at IIT Bombay NEC, Eureka & Illuminate initiatives to create startup ecosystem.
CEng Shreekant Patil, Startup Mentor at IIT Bombay at MVP College of Physiotherapy, Nashik
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Shreekant Patil interacts at Startup & Entrepreneurship Workshop, Illuminate by IIT Bombay for Maratha Samaj College of Physiotherapy. Shreekant Patil is a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, chartered engineer. veteran business leader, consultant with over three decades of entrepreneurial success. He is official Startup India Mentor, supports numerous startups nationwide through organizations & leading startup mentor at IIT Bombay NEC, Eureka & Illuminate initiatives to create startup ecosystem.
CEng Shreekant Patil, Startup Mentor at IIT Bombay Felicitated by Hon Adv Nitin ji Thakare, Sarchitnis MVP

The workshop was organized by IIT Bombay: E-Cell, witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 150 students, who were guided by veteran trainer in entrepreneurship CEng. Shreekant Patil on topics including startup ecosystems, team building, Business Model Canvas, investment readiness, effective pitching, and ideation strategies. The session aimed at inspiring young innovators to explore entrepreneurship as a viable career path while equipping them with real-world insights and tools for success.

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Shreekant Patil interacts at Startup & Entrepreneurship Workshop, Illuminate by IIT Bombay for Maratha Samaj College of Physiotherapy. Shreekant Patil is a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, chartered engineer. veteran business leader, consultant with over three decades of entrepreneurial success. He is official Startup India Mentor, supports numerous startups nationwide through organizations & leading startup mentor at IIT Bombay NEC, Eureka & Illuminate initiatives to create startup ecosystem.
CEng Shreekant Patil, Startup Mentor at IIT Bombay Inspires Students at MVPPT College, Nashik
Shreekant Patil interacts at Startup & Entrepreneurship Workshop, Illuminate by IIT Bombay for Maratha Samaj College of Physiotherapy. Shreekant Patil is a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, chartered engineer. veteran business leader, consultant with over three decades of entrepreneurial success. He is official Startup India Mentor, supports numerous startups nationwide through organizations & leading startup mentor at IIT Bombay NEC, Eureka & Illuminate initiatives to create startup ecosystem.
CEng Shreekant Patil, Startup Mentor at IIT Bombay with Principal Dr. Amrit Kaur at MVPPT College

Shreekant Patil’s deep industry knowledge and practical mentoring approach resonated strongly with attendees, especially budding physiotherapists aspiring to drive impact through innovation. He emphasized the importance of the Government of India’s initiatives such as Startup India, Standup India, Make in India, NSDC, ONDC, QCI, Skill India and top initiative Viksit Bharat 2047 Mission is an initiative aimed at realizing Indias aspiration of becoming a developed nation by its centennial year of independence, urging students to harness opportunities available through incubation centres, seed funding programs, and DPIIT certifications.

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Shreekant Patil interacts at Startup & Entrepreneurship Workshop, Illuminate by IIT Bombay for Maratha Samaj College of Physiotherapy. Shreekant Patil is a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, chartered engineer. veteran business leader, consultant with over three decades of entrepreneurial success. He is official Startup India Mentor, supports numerous startups nationwide through organizations & leading startup mentor at IIT Bombay NEC, Eureka & Illuminate initiatives to create startup ecosystem.
CEng Shreekant Patil, Startup Mentor at IIT Bombay Conducts Workshop
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Shreekant Patil interacts at Startup & Entrepreneurship Workshop, Illuminate by IIT Bombay for Maratha Samaj College of Physiotherapy. Shreekant Patil is a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, chartered engineer. veteran business leader, consultant with over three decades of entrepreneurial success. He is official Startup India Mentor, supports numerous startups nationwide through organizations & leading startup mentor at IIT Bombay NEC, Eureka & Illuminate initiatives to create startup ecosystem.
CEng Shreekant Patil, Startup Mentor at IIT Bombay Inspires MVP Physiotherapy College Students

The workshop was inaugurated with the presence of notable dignitaries including Hon. Adv. Nitin ji Thakare, Sarchitnis of Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj, — MVPPT, Dean Dr. Sudhir Bhamre, Principal Dr. Amrit Kaur, faculty members, and IIC Coordinator Dr. Pranali Pawar. Dr. Shreekant Patil was felicitated by the MVPPT college management and acknowledged for his ongoing contribution to nation-building and the entrepreneurial ecosystem in India.

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Shreekant Patil interacts at Startup & Entrepreneurship Workshop, Illuminate by IIT Bombay for Maratha Samaj College of Physiotherapy. Shreekant Patil is a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, chartered engineer. veteran business leader, consultant with over three decades of entrepreneurial success. He is official Startup India Mentor, supports numerous startups nationwide through organizations & leading startup mentor at IIT Bombay NEC, Eureka & Illuminate initiatives to create startup ecosystem.
CEng Shreekant Patil, Startup Mentor at IIT Bombay: Q & A Session
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Shreekant Patil interacts at Startup & Entrepreneurship Workshop, Illuminate by IIT Bombay for Maratha Samaj College of Physiotherapy. Shreekant Patil is a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, chartered engineer. veteran business leader, consultant with over three decades of entrepreneurial success. He is official Startup India Mentor, supports numerous startups nationwide through organizations & leading startup mentor at IIT Bombay NEC, Eureka & Illuminate initiatives to create startup ecosystem.
CEng Shreekant Patil, Startup Mentor at IIT Bombay Guides 1 on 1 Students

Through engaging activities, case-based discussions, and real-life anecdotes, Shreekant Patil encouraged the students to generate innovative business ideas and develop entrepreneurial mindsets. His guidance bridged the gap between academic knowledge and entrepreneurial practice, preparing students to be the leaders of tomorrow.

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Shreekant Patil interacts at Startup & Entrepreneurship Workshop, Illuminate by IIT Bombay for Maratha Samaj College of Physiotherapy. Shreekant Patil is a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, chartered engineer. veteran business leader, consultant with over three decades of entrepreneurial success. He is official Startup India Mentor, supports numerous startups nationwide through organizations & leading startup mentor at IIT Bombay NEC, Eureka & Illuminate initiatives to create startup ecosystem.
CEng Shreekant Patil, Startup Mentor at IIT Bombay, Make Students Think New Ideas
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Shreekant Patil interacts at Startup & Entrepreneurship Workshop, Illuminate by IIT Bombay for Maratha Samaj College of Physiotherapy. Shreekant Patil is a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, chartered engineer. veteran business leader, consultant with over three decades of entrepreneurial success. He is official Startup India Mentor, supports numerous startups nationwide through organizations & leading startup mentor at IIT Bombay NEC, Eureka & Illuminate initiatives to create startup ecosystem.
150+ Students were present at Shreekant Patil’s Workshop at MVPPT College Illuminate by IIT Bombay
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Shreekant Patil interacts at Startup & Entrepreneurship Workshop, Illuminate by IIT Bombay for Maratha Samaj College of Physiotherapy. Shreekant Patil is a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, chartered engineer. veteran business leader, consultant with over three decades of entrepreneurial success. He is official Startup India Mentor, supports numerous startups nationwide through organizations & leading startup mentor at IIT Bombay NEC, Eureka & Illuminate initiatives to create startup ecosystem.
CEng Shreekant Patil, Startup Mentor at IIT Bombay Motivates MVPPT College Students During Workshop

About Illuminate by IIT Bombay

Illuminate is an initiative of the Entrepreneurship Cell of IIT Bombay designed to ignite entrepreneurial thinking among students across India. The workshops provide experiential learning in entrepreneurial strategy, innovation, leadership, and business creation, with insights imparted by accomplished entrepreneurs and industry leaders.

Shreekant Patil interacts at Startup & Entrepreneurship Workshop, Illuminate by IIT Bombay for Maratha Samaj College of Physiotherapy. Shreekant Patil is a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, chartered engineer. veteran business leader, consultant with over three decades of entrepreneurial success. He is official Startup India Mentor, supports numerous startups nationwide through organizations & leading startup mentor at IIT Bombay NEC, Eureka & Illuminate initiatives to create startup ecosystem.

About Shreekant Patil

CEng. Shreekant Patil is a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, chartered engineer and veteran business leader, consultant with over three decades of entrepreneurial success. He is an official Startup India Mentor and supports numerous startups nationwide through organizations such as NIMA, IBSEA, ICTRD, and the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce — MACCIA. Shreekant Patil also serves as a technical committee member with BIS India (Govt of India), contributes to standardization, certifications and policy-making through NPC India (Ministry of Commerce), and works closely with various government of India and educational institutions to startup mentor, seed fund, govt subsidy schemes, govt incentives and empower startups, aspiring entrepreneurs. Shreekant is an active top startup mentor with IIT Bombay & IIT Madras for past 3 years.

CEng Shreekant Patil is founder at PARENTNashik – (India), (100 % Export to Europe). He is Committee chairman at NIMA Startup Hub, Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Vice President at IBSEA, GFID & MSMECCII, Advisor at United Marathi International Chamber, GIBF, Founder member at FOEII University, Delhi, Chartered Engineer with DGFT, Valuer, with 30 years of industrial experience now working as Sr. Consultant at NPC India Under Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Resource person Rp (Trainer) at BIS – Bureau of Indian Standards – Govt of India. Official Mentor at Govt of India Initiatives: MAARG, 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, Registered (Govt of India) Trainer, Assessor at NSDC (Skill India), PoP at UGC, Volunteer Startup Mentor at AICTE – Vidyanjali Programme, 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.
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.

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