MACCIA organized impactful events during National Startup Week from January 10th to 18th, 2025, to enhance Nashik’s startup ecosystem.
Shreekant Patil Drives Innovation and Support for Startups During National Startup Innovation Week & celebrates National Startup Day 2025 in Nashik
Under the leadership of Shreekant Patil, Chairman of the Cluster & Startup Development Committee at MACCIA and Startup India Mentor, a series of impactful events were organized to celebrate National Startup Innovation Week (January 10th to 18th, 2025) and strengthen the startup ecosystem in Nashik.
Startup India is a flagship initiative of the Government of India under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), aimed at fostering startup culture and building a robust, inclusive ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship in India. Launched on 16th January 2016 by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, the initiative has rolled out various programs to support entrepreneurs and transform India from a nation of job seekers into a nation of job creators. As we mark the 9th anniversary of Startup India, National Startup Day 2025 is a momentous occasion to reflect on the initiative’s transformative journey and celebrate the indomitable spirit of Indian entrepreneurship. The day serves as a testament to the nation’s progress in fostering innovation and empowering startups to address critical challenges and create global impact.
1. Startup Investor Meet (January 10th) Held at MACCIA Nashik, the event attracted local entrepreneurs seeking investment, with Qatar-based investors Mr. Abhishek Kute and Mr. Pramod exploring funding opportunities. Vice President Shri Sanjay Sonawane & under Shreekant Patil, committee Chairman — Cluster & Startup development, led a session, offering guidance to startups on scaling their businesses. The event highlighted MACCIA’s ongoing efforts to nurture a thriving startup ecosystem in Nashik.
2. National Startup Day at Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj’s Sharadchandraji Pawar College of Architecture & KBT Engineering College (January 16th): As a keynote speaker, Shreekant Patil shared valuable insights into the startup ecosystem, emphasizing the creation of a Startup Innovation Cell at the college level. MACCIA pledged to offer mentorship, industry connect, and funding to support students’ entrepreneurial journeys.
3. National Startup Day at Sir Dr. M. S. Gosavi College of Commerce (January 17th): As the chief guest, Shreekant Patil guided students on utilizing government schemes and subsidies to start their first businesses, helping them understand the resources available for new ventures.
4. National Startup Day at Government Industrial Training Institute (Adivasi), Trimbakeshwar (January 17th): Shreekant Patil addressed ITI students and professors, educating them on the startup ecosystem and the government schemes available through DIC to support small businesses in Trimbak.
These events reflect MACCIA’s commitment to fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurs. Through the leadership of Shreekant Patil, MACCIA continues to create opportunities for aspiring startups by providing mentorship, funding, creating startup ecosystem in Nashik region and vital industry connections.
About CE Shreekant Patil –
CE Shreekant Patil is founder at PARENTNashik, (100 % Export to Europe), Chartered Engineer with DGFT, Valuer, with 30 years of industrial experience now 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, member at International Trade Council – Business for innovation & technology, member, reviewer, mentor at Asian Council of Science Editors, IFERP, Global Harmonization Initiative, Cluster collaboration- EU, mentor at MentorMe program of European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), Sustainability Ambassador for UNSDG – SPSC.
About MACCIA –
Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (MACCIA) provides a platform for policy directions to Government of Maharashtra on various issues related to trade, commerce, industry & agriculture for economic development.
MACCIA was established in the year 1927 by the great visionary Industrialist Late Seth Walchand Hirachand with the mission to unite & organize the business class emerging in the pre-independent India.
With more than 3500 direct Members, comprising of industries, traders, agriculturist & professionals, MACCIA is the only Chamber in Maharashtra, which has deep-roots in all districts and Talukas of Maharashtra.
In addition, over 800 local Trade & Industry associations with a collective membership of over 700,000 business organizations from all over the State are affiliated to the Chamber and thus it virtually functions as the Apex Chamber of the state. MACCIA works closely with State Government for chalking out growth oriented policies for the Maharashtra State. MACCIA suggests Policy directions to Government of Maharashtra on various issues and concerns related to trade, commerce, industry & agriculture such as suggestions on draft policy matters, circulars and notifications, budget recommendations.
Recently the Conference on Ports of Maharashtra-Gateway to India resulted in the formulation of Port Policy of Maharashtra.
MACCIA’s stand on policy issues is sort out by Government, industry, think tanks, policy makers and academia. We provide a platform for consensus building on policy matters.
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