Established in India in 2009 and expanding to Kenya in 2014, the Sankalp Forum has a 15-year legacy of supporting entrepreneurs. As an initiative of Intellecap under the Aavishkaar Group, Sankalp Forum has cultivated a dynamic ecosystem for businesses focused on impact. Its mission is to foster sustainable and inclusive development by convening stakeholders and providing essential networks, knowledge, and capital to empower Global South entrepreneurs to address the world’s toughest challenges.
Sankalp Forum has facilitated over USD 800 million in capital for entrepreneurs and disbursed USD 1.2 million in cash grants to mission-driven organizations. The Sankalp Awards, a flagship initiative, provide winners with opportunities for funding, investment readiness support, and visibility among a global network of investors and stakeholders.
Eligibility
- Businesses must serve rural, low-income, or disadvantaged communities in agriculture, financial inclusion, livelihoods, health, water, sanitation, clean energy, or climate solutions.
- Enterprises should have a for-profit model with high scalability potential.
- An experienced and dedicated promoter team must lead enterprises.
- Demonstrated proof of concept with on-ground operations, preferably with revenue generation.
Investment Amount
$100,000 to $1 million
Target
- Enterprises that cater to rural, low-income, or disadvantaged communities across sectors such as agriculture, financial inclusion, livelihoods, health, water, sanitation, clean energy, and climate solutions.
- Businesses with a clear for-profit model, high potential for scale, and an experienced, dedicated promoter team.
- Organizations with proof of concept on the ground, preferably generating revenues, and seeking funding from $100,000 to $1 million.
Focus Areas
Agriculture, financial inclusion, livelihoods, health, water, sanitation, clean energy, or climate solutions.
