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INNOVATE • LEAD • COMPETE
Empowering young minds to solve real-world problems through entrepreneurship.
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Distinguished Presence

Honoured by Visionaries

We were graced by the presence of esteemed dignitaries whose guidance and blessings inspire the NextGen Innovators mission.

Chief Guest
Shri Chandrakant (Dada) Patil
Hon'ble Minister of Higher & Technical Education, Textile & Parliamentary Affairs, Govt. of Maharashtra
Director, DTE
Dr. Vinod M. Mohitkar
Director, Technical Education (DTE) & Chairman, MSBTE, Maharashtra State
Joint Director, DTE
Dr. D. V. Jadhav
Joint Director, Technical Education, Regional Office Pune, DTE Maharashtra
Principal
Capt. Dr. Sonaje
Principal, Government College of Engineering Kolhapur
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The North Star

Our Vision

Three pillars guiding every school toward a culture of innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurial excellence.

Build Young Innovators

Empowering school students to think creatively, identify real-life problems, and forge innovative solutions from the earliest stages of their journey.

Create a School Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

Establishing a working entrepreneurship cell that promotes innovation, collaboration, leadership, and entrepreneurial culture within every school campus.

Bridge Learning with Real-World Exposure

Providing real-world exposure at a young age to enhance soft skills — leadership, public speaking, event management, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial knowledge.

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The Compass

Our Mission

NextGen Innovators is a school-level entrepreneurship initiative by E-Cell GCOE Kolhapur, designed to plant the seeds of entrepreneurial thinking in young minds.

We believe that the greatest ideas are born when students learn to see problems as opportunities — and are given the tools, mentorship, and platform to act on them.

I

Identify & Innovate

Train students to spot real-world problems and ideate breakthrough solutions using design thinking principles.

II

Collaborate & Lead

Build cross-grade squads that foster teamwork, communication, and leadership from day one.

III

Compete & Excel

Give students a stage to present, compete, and earn recognition at the prestigious E-Summit GCOE Kolhapur.

3D Model of Entrepreneurial Journey
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The Voyage Map

Program Roadmap

Seven milestones — from registration to grand finale — each bringing students closer to entrepreneurial mastery.

Registration
Registration starts for the NextGen Innovators Initiative Program. Schools enrol & form their team.
15th June –
15th Aug
Genesis Bootcamp
Free one-day workshop and recruitment process for the entrepreneurship cell of the school.
July End
Startup 101
One-day workshop to clear the concepts of entrepreneurship and build a one-page business model.
15th – 31st Aug
Idea Ignite: Junior
Idea & Project presentation competition. Top 5 qualify for the E-Summit GCOE stage.
1st – 20th Sept
Field Visit at E-Cell GCOE
Optional field visit to E-Cell GCOE Kolhapur, scheduled during Diwali holidays. Free of cost.
Diwali
Vacations
Crossroads: What Next?
A career guidance session for a brighter future — stream selection & higher studies clarity.
Nov End
Case Study & Presentation
Task to test critical thinking skills and presentation skills through a real problem statement.
Dec End
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The Treasure

Impact & Benefits

What every student and school gains from joining the NextGen Innovators voyage.

For Students
Entrepreneurial mindset & design thinking skills
Confidence, communication & public speaking
Real-world problem exposure from a young age
Leadership qualities & team management
Recognition at the collegiate E-Summit stage
Career clarity and higher-studies guidance
For Schools
A structured, working E-Cell on campus
Culture of innovation, collaboration & leadership
Social media presence & brand recognition
Skill development ecosystem for all students
Direct partnership with E-Cell GCOE Kolhapur
Exposure & credibility at the institutional level
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The Rewards

Incentives

From cash prizes to campus workshops — here's what awaits every participant who brings their A-game.

Cash Prizes

The top-performing teams will receive cash prizes based on their overall performance in the competition. Your hard work deserves real reward.

Exclusive Rewards

Top-performing students will be awarded premium gift hampers filled with exclusive E-Cell merchandise and tech goodies to celebrate their innovation.

Certification

Receive prestigious certificates from E-Cell GCOEK, recognizing your successful completion of the NextGen Innovators program.

Teacher Incentives

Educators are the backbone of this initiative. Teachers get an exclusive free pass to our highly requested "AI for Educators" workshop.

Campus Workshops

Participating schools get the unique opportunity to host our "Startup 101" training sessions and "Idea Ignite" presentation competitions directly on their own campus — building an internal entrepreneurial ecosystem from the ground up.

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The Code of Conduct

Rules & Guidelines

A fair and structured framework to ensure every school competes on an equal footing.

Team Limitation

Each participating school may register a team with a maximum of 10 students to participate in and represent the school throughout the NextGen Innovators initiative.

Representatives

Every school must nominate at least 1 teacher (faculty co-ordinator) who will serve as the mentor and primary point of contact throughout the program.

Task Submission Guidelines

All assigned tasks must be submitted in the prescribed format provided by E-Cell GCOEK and follow the specified submission guidelines without exception.

Certification Eligibility

Certificates will be awarded only to the students and schools that successfully establish an E-Cell on their campus and complete all required tasks.

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Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before setting sail on the NextGen Innovators voyage.

Can a school have more than one registration?
No. Each participating school may register only one official team for NextGen Innovators 2026.
Is there any registration fee?
No. Registration for NextGen Innovators is completely free of cost for all participating schools and students.
I am a student and want this program to run in my school. What should I do?
Contact your teacher, ask for their permission and register as a student referring the name of the teacher who can lead NextGen Innovators in your school.
What are the prerequisites?
There are no prerequisites — anyone can participate. All you need is curiosity and a desire to innovate.
Who can participate?
Any school can participate in our program. There are no restrictions on school board, location, or size.
I want to participate in NextGen Innovators. What steps do I follow?
Register on the website of NextGen Innovators. Provide the details of your school and 2 teachers as points of contact. You will receive a confirmation mail. After confirming, proceed to the dashboard — it goes live after the registration deadline.
I am a principal and want to register for NextGen Innovators. What should I do?
Register your school through the Registration tab on the website. During the process, provide the details of 1–2 teacher representatives who will serve as the primary points of contact.
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The Crew

Meet the Team

The people behind NextGen Innovators — hover over a card to connect with us.

Shubham Paul
Vice President
Ameya Abhang
Vice President
Ameya Abhang
ameyaabhang00@gmail.com +91 9309275311 Let's Connect
Snehal Shejul
Raj Belekar
President
President
Raj Belekar
rajbelekar4@gmail.com +91 9561735296 Let's Connect
Vaibhav Mathur
Vice President
Pruthviraj Patil
Vice President
Pruthviraj Patil
prujitpa@gmail.com +91 7666317208 Let's Connect

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All Hands On Deck

Want to Know More ?

Join the NextGen Innovators voyage and help us build the next generation
of entrepreneurial leaders — one school at a time.

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