Shreekant Patil leads NIMA-YCMOU meet advocating startups, incubation centre & self-employment schemes for Nashik's village economy growth. CEng. Shreekant Patil, Startup India Mentor and Chairman of NIMA Startup Committee, led discussions at an Industry-Academia Collaboration meeting held on Dec. 3rd, 2025 at Yash International Meeting Hall, YCMOU Nashik at 11:30 AM, followed by lunch. Representing NIMA alongside team members, Shreekant Patil advocated establishing startups, an incubation centre, R&D lab, and entrepreneurship training at YCMOU to leverage available infrastructure and space for self-employment generation through state and central government schemes. Shreekant Patil commended Vice-Chancellor Hon. Sanjeev Sonawane for proactive initiatives like "Madhache Gaon" and agri-based projects driving rural employment. Committing full support, Patil pledged training on government subsidies, handholding for students, and guidance to empower Nashik district villages economically in alignment with Viksit Bharat vision, enabling youth to achieve self-reliance. NIMA President Mr. Ashish Nahar expressed gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor. YCMOU representatives Dr. Patole, Dr. Rajput, and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Dr. Jogindersingh Bisen felicitated distinguished guests including Shreekant Patil. NIMA committee members Mr. Milind Rajput, Mr. Nana Deore, Mr. Govind Borse, other NIMA team members, and Laghu Udyog Bharati representatives attended, fostering strong industry-academia ties for innovation and sustainable growth. CEng. Shreekant Patil is a seasoned entrepreneur, industry expert, brand ambassador for Wallonia-Belgium with over 30 years in robotic resistance welding and industrial manufacturing, serving as Startup India Mentor, BIS Technical Committee Member, and international trade facilitator. He empowers MSMEs and startups through PARENT Nashik, fostering global partnerships, certifications, and sustainable growth between India and Poland, Europe.

BIS Technical Committee Member, NIMA Committee Chairman, CEng. Shreekant Patil inaugurates MSME standards manak manthan workshop at K.K. Wagh Engineering College, emphasizing certifications and industry-student collaboration. Nashik, India – December 2, 2025 – CEng. Shreekant Patil, Chairman of NIMA's Startup Committee and Technical Committee Member of BIS India serving as Resource Person, representing NIMA, was Chief Guest at the insightful Manak Manthan workshop on standards and certifications held at K.K. Wagh Engineering College seminar hall at 10 AM. CEng. Shreekant Patil inaugurated the event and outlined NIMA's five-point work agenda, stressing BIS certifications' importance for MSMEs in quality enhancement and global competitiveness. As a BIS standardization expert, he invited MSMEs to share challenges for policy integration and urged colleges to conduct such sessions for students, enabling industry support and international career opportunities. The workshop attracted industry members, students, Laghu Udyog Bharati representatives, and Dr. Nandurkar (Principal, K.K. Wagh Engineering College), Dr. N.B. Gurule, Akash Aher from CII Nashik, and industrialist Nishikant Aher, promoting collaborative growth. CEng. Shreekant Patil is a distinguished expert actively contributing to BIS India as a Technical Committee Member, focusing on standardization to enhance MSME competitiveness. He promotes quality and sustainability through certifications like ZED (Zero Defect Zero Effect) and LEAN, ensuring efficient and eco-friendly manufacturing practices. As a member of the Quality Council of India's QPAC, Patil advocates for process excellence and robust quality frameworks, playing a vital role in empowering industries to meet global standards and achieve sustainable growth.

Shreekant Patil strengthens Poland-India Chamber cooperation with MUK Nashik, promoting exports, startups, and technology. Nashik, India – December 3, 2025 – CEng. Shreekant Patil, Startup India Mentor, BIS India Technical Committee Member, MSME Consultant, and Founder of PARENT Nashik, served as Chief Guest at Maratha Udyojak Kaksh (MUK) Nashik event held at MVP's Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Polytechnic College. CA Ulhas Borse, MUK Nashik District President, felicitated Shreekant Patil for his pivotal role in forging the MoU between Poland-India Chamber of Cooperation (PICC) and Maratha Udyojak Kaksha (MUK) Nashik on November 26th. The program commenced with traditional Jijau Vandana and Poojan to the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. CEng. Shreekant Patil highlighted lucrative opportunities for MUK members in Poland and Europe, including technology transfer, white-label jobs, partnerships, and exports. He emphasized study abroad programs, academic collaborations with Polish universities, and recent support from Government of India, State Government, District Export Committee, and DI Nashik boosting Nashik's exports over the last two months. As an Honorary MUK Member, Shreekant Patil committed ongoing assistance for startups, government subsidies, export incentives, and certifications like BIS, LEAN, ZED, and Chartered Engineer. CEng. Shreekant Patil is a seasoned entrepreneur, industry expert with over 30 years in robotic resistance welding and industrial manufacturing, serving as Startup India Mentor, BIS Technical Committee Member, and international trade facilitator. He empowers MSMEs and startups through PARENT Nashik, fostering global partnerships, certifications, and sustainable growth between India and Poland, Europe.

Shreekant Patil, Startup India mentor and trade advisor, joins Wallonia Belgium, official government platform, as ambassador to promote Wallonia's strengths across India. CEng. Shreekant Patil, Ex. Sr. Consultant at NPC India (Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India), Chartered Engineer, Valuer, and Technical Committee Member with BIS India & member of American Welding Society has been appointed as an ambassador for Wallonia Belgium. With a distinguished career mentoring MSMEs, SMEs, and startups, and extensive collaborations with European commissions and global trade bodies—including Euro Exim Bank, AfDB, SIDBI, EBRD, and the United Nations—Shreekant brings unmatched expertise to this role. As brand ambassador, Shreekant Patil embraces the mission to promote Wallonia's unique strengths embodied in the brand's four pillars: sense of sharing, accessibility, technical know-how, and quality of life. This appointment enables him to showcase Wallonia's assets to his vast network locally and internationally across India, Europe, and beyond, using strategic platforms such as social media and the Wallonia.be blog. CEng Shreekant Patil's leadership roles include Committee Chairman at the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of IBSEA and GFID in Maharashtra, and advisor and consultant in various national and international trade and quality certifications. He is also an official mentor for flagship initiatives like Startup India, BHASKAR, STPI, BIRAC, MeitY, AICTE, and several prestigious academic and trade bodies including IIT Bombay, Baylor University (USA), and CII Alpha. His ambassadorship will further strengthen economic and cultural cooperation between India and the European business ecosystem, fortifying ties that promote technical excellence, sustainable growth, and shared success stories. Shreekant Patil expressed his honor at being selected as a brand ambassador for Wallonia.be, stating, This appointment allows me to further promote Wallonia's unique strengths and foster deeper connections between India and Europe. He added, I am committed to showcasing Wallonia's rich heritage, innovation, and quality of life to global audiences through my network and collaborative efforts. CEng. Shreekant Patil is also honored to serve as the Sustainability Ambassador for SPSC – UK, promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) in India. In this role, he leverages his expertise to advance sustainable development and mentor industries aligned with global sustainability standards. SPSC Ambassadors are Sustainability Promoters & Sustainability Collaborators who play an important role to support Sustainable Procurement & Supply Chain. As brand ambassadors of Wallonia, we share a unified purpose: to champion the unique strengths and differentiating qualities of the Wallonia region. This mission is embodied by Wallonia's four brand pillars—sense of sharing, accessibility, technical know-how, and quality of life. Ambassadors leverage their professional and personal networks to actively promote these values, bringing the Wallonia brand to life across social media and the Wallonia.be platform. This role also allows sharing of personal experiences and success stories related to Wallonia, thereby fostering deeper connections and broader recognition of Wallonia's assets and opportunities. The theme "Feel Inspired" of Wallonia.be captures an open invitation to discover and embrace Wallonia as a source of creativity, innovation, and shared values, encouraging everyone globally to draw inspiration from its rich culture, technical know-how, and quality of life. It symbolizes Wallonia's welcoming spirit and its openness to the world, motivating people to connect, create, and thrive together. Wallonia.be is the official digital platform representing the Wallonia region in Belgium, managed by the Walloon government. It promotes Wallonia's culture, innovation, education, and business opportunities globally, serving as a centralized source for information and international outreach to attract investors, entrepreneurs, students, and tourists. The platform reflects Wallonia's identity and values with a focus on openness, accessibility, and quality of life.

Shreekant Patil's leadership strengthens SCGT-PICC ties, promoting exports, investments, technology transfer, and global trade expansion for MSMEs. Nashik, November 26, 2025 – A momentous Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Saturday Club Global Trust (SCGT) and the Poland-India Chamber of Cooperation (PICC) under the visionary leadership of CEng. Shreekant Patil on November 26 at 2 PM. The event took place at Hotel Enrise by Sayaji Nashik, witnessing active participation of over 100 members and dignitaries from both organizations, marking a significant milestone in enhancing bilateral trade, exports, and collaboration in technology and investments between Nashik and Poland, extending across Europe. The SCGT is a leading regional trade body committed to advancing the interests of grape traders and allied agricultural industries in Maharashtra. PICC is an influential platform that fosters commercial and industrial cooperation between India and Poland, encouraging trade, investments, joint ventures, and knowledge exchange. Both organizations aim to strengthen economic ties and open new avenues for their members in international markets. Mr. Amol Kasar expressed heartfelt gratitude to Shreekant Patil for embracing his request to facilitate the SCGT-PICC MoU, acknowledging that Patil's dedicated efforts turned this vision into reality. Under the guidance of Shreekant Patil, a seasoned export consultant and international trade expert, the MoU signing symbolized a new chapter in global trade for SCGT members. Patil's leadership is pivotal not only for Nashik but for Maharashtra's wider industrial growth and export promotion. He brings decades of experience as a member of key export councils (EEPC, SEPC, APEDA), former Senior Consultant at the National Productivity Council, Technical Committee member at BIS India, and advisor at QCI. Patil emphasized critical export growth areas such as bilateral trade, technology transfer, joint ventures, investments, government schemes (PMEGP, CMEGP), and certifications (ZED, LEAN) that collectively accelerate Maharashtra's export performance on global platforms. The event was graced by SCGT President Mr. Dugade, Secretary Suhas Fadnis, Deputy Secretary Amol Kasar, and other notable office bearers. From the PICC side, President Ms. Krystyna Wróblewska, Vice President Mr. Vincent Peter, and Mr. Rahul Pradhan were present. Industry leaders like Milind Rajput (GC member & chairman Power Committee), Sushil Jaiswal, Sunita Phirake, and Prasad Gavhane joined the felicitation. CEng. Shreekant Patil, who is an active member of the District Export Committee and a dynamic force behind Nashik's export ecosystem, presented a comprehensive roadmap highlighting how government initiatives at central, state, and district levels are supporting exporters. He underscored the strategic importance of Poland as a gateway to Europe for Indian businesses and underlined SCGT's potential to benefit from these expanded trade relations, especially through the startup ecosystem, B2B delegations, joint technology programs, and investments. During the ceremony, Ms. Krystyna Wróblewska speaks her entrepreneurial journey and encouraged SCGT members to explore Polish markets, especially motivating Indian women entrepreneurs to consider business opportunities in Poland. Mr. Vincent Peter elaborated on Poland's robust economy, growing startup ecosystem, educational partnerships, and the multiple trade and investment opportunities for Indian MSMEs & SMEs. Mr. Dugade expressed deep gratitude to CEng. Shreekant Patil for facilitating the MoU and reiterated SCGT's commitment to leveraging this partnership for capacity building, training, and export incentives. In response, Shreekant Patil promised full support, including the creation of a new SCGT chapter in Poland, and further MoU opportunities with global trade bodies. To celebrate this auspicious occasion and Shreekant Patil's birthday, SCGT members and dignitaries jointly cut the cake in a moment of camaraderie and festivity. The event culminated with the formal signing of the MoU by Mr. Dugade and Ms. Krystyna Wróblewska followed by a vote of thanks.