GCOERC Hosts Entrepreneurship Workshop for Students

Guru Gobind Singh College of Engineering and Research Center (GCOERC) recently hosted a session aimed at nurturing the entrepreneurial mindset among its students. The event, featuring CEng. Shreekant Patil, Founder & CEO of PARENTNashik, provided students with a comprehensive overview of the startup ecosystem and key government schemes designed to support young founders.

Shreekant Patil, a recognized Startup India Mentor and Master Trainer, shared his extensive experience in mentoring early-stage entrepreneurs. His session covered various aspects of entrepreneurship, including funding, incubation, and skill development. Patil encouraged students to consider entrepreneurship as a viable and rewarding path, urging them to look beyond conventional career trajectories.

During the session, Patil highlighted the growing support infrastructure available to student innovators in India. He discussed key government schemes, MSME funding avenues, and incubation support systems that can empower young founders. Through his venture PARENTNashik, Patil continues to guide young innovators in navigating the complexities of starting a business.

The interactive session left students with valuable takeaways on the startup journey, from ideation to execution. Attendees expressed enthusiasm about applying these insights to their own project ideas and future ventures. This initiative reflects GCOERC’s ongoing commitment to equipping students with the practical tools and mentorship needed to become creators of opportunity in the evolving innovation economy.

GCOERC, a constituent college of the Guru Gobind Singh Foundation (GGSF), has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence and holistic student development. The college’s Department of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AI&DS) organized the session to foster an entrepreneurial culture among its students. By bringing in experienced mentors like Shreekant Patil, GCOERC aims to inspire and guide the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.

Shreekant Patil’s involvement in organizations such as NIMA Nashik, MACCIA, PICC, and NSDC has significantly contributed to strengthening the startup ecosystem in Nashik and the wider region. His venture, PARENTNashik, continues to play a crucial role in guiding young innovators through the challenges of starting and scaling their businesses.