Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy, Buldana organized an online workshop on “VC Funding Opportunities” as an IQAC Initiative under the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) on 31st August 2026 at 4:00 PM. The session was conducted with the objective of creating awareness among students and faculty members about Venture Capital (VC) funding, its importance in supporting startups and innovative ideas, and the opportunities available for entrepreneurs to obtain financial support for business growth and development.
The session was conducted by Mr. Rohit P. Salkute in coordination with Dr. Shailesh Kewatkar, IIC Coordinator. The resource person, CA Manish Gurudasani, Chartered Accountant, provided valuable guidance on various aspects of VC funding, including the funding process, investor expectations, financial preparedness, valuation, pitching of business ideas, and important considerations for entrepreneurs seeking venture capital investment.
The session was highly informative and interactive, enabling participants to gain practical insights into the financial aspects of entrepreneurship and startup development. The guidance provided by the resource person helped participants understand how innovative ideas can be converted into sustainable business ventures with appropriate financial planning and funding support.
At the conclusion of the session, Dr. Shirish Jain, Principal & IIC President, Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy, Buldana, expressed his sincere appreciation and gratitude to CA Manish Gurudasani for sharing his valuable knowledge, expertise, and practical guidance with the participants. He also appreciated the efforts of Mr. Rohit P. Salkute and Dr. Shailesh Kewatkar, IIC Coordinator, for successfully organizing and conducting the session.
Key Outcomes
- Participants understood the concept and importance of Venture Capital funding.
- Awareness was created regarding different stages and processes involved in VC funding.
- Participants gained insights into investor expectations and financial preparedness.
- Students and aspiring innovators received guidance on presenting and developing startup ideas.
- The session encouraged an entrepreneurial and innovation-oriented mindset among participants.
Overall, the workshop was successfully conducted and provided valuable financial and entrepreneurial insights to the participants.
