IIT Bombay Honors Shreekant Patil for Excellence in Mentorship at Eureka 2024

In Mumbai, India on May 11, 2025, Shreekant Patil, an engineer and founder of PARENTNashik, was honored by IIT Bombay E-Cell with a prestigious mentorship award during the event “Eureka 2024 – Road to Enterprise.” The recognition highlights his valuable role as a mentor to startups nationwide. The award was presented by Mr. Amey Patil, overall coordinator at IIT Bombay, who praised Shreekant for his consistent efforts in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship throughout India.

Shreekant Patil, a crucial figure in various government initiatives in India like MAARG, BHASKAR, Startup India, WEP, STPI, BIRAC, AYE, MeitY Startup Hub, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, and Sr. Consultant at NP Council under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (Govt of India), has been influential in policymaking, mentorship, and guidance for emerging entrepreneurs. His contributions on national and international platforms have significantly advanced India’s startup ecosystem.

With over 30 years of diverse experience in industrial innovation, Shreekant Patil’s engagement with educational institutions such as NCTE, AICTE, and UGC strengthens the link between academia and industry. His impactful involvement in initiatives like NMM, Vidyanjali, and Manthan continues to shape a dynamic entrepreneurial environment in the country.

At the national level, Shreekant Patil has actively supported Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through his roles in organizations like IBSEA, MACCIA, NIMA Startup Hub, and MSMECCII. His profound understanding of the challenges faced by MSMEs has led to the development of strategies empowering these businesses to expand and flourish. Shreekant is also engaged in government-backed programs that assist MSMEs in achieving global competitiveness, facilitating connections with resources, networks, and funding opportunities for growth.

Internationally, as an active international advisor and consultant, Shreekant has extended his support to not only startups but also SMEs & MSMEs by collaborating with global institutions like Euro Exim Bank, African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, the United Nations, and the European Union’s Cluster Collaboration program, International Trade Council – Business for innovation & technology- ITC, 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. Through these partnerships, he has facilitated international market access for numerous Indian MSMEs, promoting their products and services globally with export promotional councils like EEPC, SEPC, APEDA, etc. His collaboration with DGFT as a chartered engineer is enabling these businesses to venture into foreign markets, enhancing their visibility, and fostering cross-border trade and innovation.

This award is a testament to Shreekant Patil’s unwavering dedication to shaping the future of Indian entrepreneurship, bridging crucial gaps, and inspiring the next generation of innovators.