Inspiring Journeys. Transforming Bharat
Since 2009, the Sankalp Awards have spotlighted over 2,000+ entrepreneurs from across India, Africa and beyond, many of whom have gone on to raise significant capital, scale across borders, and influence policy. Each changemaker represents the spirit of Bharat’s entrepreneurial energy—building businesses that are inclusive, sustainable, and resilient.
Entrepreneurs remain at the core of Sankalp Forum’s mission, and each year through the Sankalp Bharat Awards, we source, screen, and support high potential enterprises in their capital raising and with global exposure. These awards celebrate the achievements of exceptional social entrepreneurs and showcase transformative businesses that are driving meaningful impact at rural, national, and global levels. Through this platform, enterprises gain the opportunity to present their innovative ventures to a network of investors, with the potential to secure commercial funding.
So far Sankalp Bharat Awards has showcased 300+ impactful enterprises from across India at the two editions of the Summit.
Inspiring Journeys. Transforming Bharat
Since 2009, the Sankalp Awards have spotlighted over 2,000+ entrepreneurs from across India, Africa and beyond, many of whom have gone on to raise significant capital, scale across borders, and influence policy. Each changemaker represents the spirit of Bharat’s entrepreneurial energy—building businesses that are inclusive, sustainable, and resilient.
Entrepreneurs remain at the core of Sankalp Forum’s mission, and each year through the Sankalp Bharat Awards, we source, screen, and support high potential enterprises in their capital raising and with global exposure. These awards celebrate the achievements of exceptional social entrepreneurs and showcase transformative businesses that are driving meaningful impact at rural, national, and global levels. Through this platform, enterprises gain the opportunity to present their innovative ventures to a network of investors, with the potential to secure commercial funding.
So far Sankalp Bharat Awards has showcased 300+ impactful enterprises from across India at the two editions of the Summit.
A showcase of outstanding global enterprises solving the most complex challenges
The Sankalp Global Awards is a celebration of outstanding social entrepreneurs and a showcase of innovative and successful businesses globally.
Over the last 15 years, for each summit, we have reviewed thousands of applications and showcased handpicked resilient businesses, entrepreneurs who’s big idea had the potential to solve a complex challenge and address a social cause. It gives us immense pride that some of these enterprises have gone on to grow tremendously and shoulder social responsibilities with far reaching impact.
The awards were divided into five categories
AI for Impact Innovator Award
Recognizing enterprises that harness AI to solve real-world problems faced by underserved communities
Agri-Tech Pioneer Award
Honouring innovations that transform agricultural practices, enhance food security, and improve farmer livelihoods through technology.
Climate Adaptation Champion Award
Recognizing enterprises that build resilience against climate change impacts while transitioning communities toward clean energy solutions.
Circularity Innovator Award
Celebrating enterprises working toward decarbonizing value chains across industries through circular economy principles.
Cultural Enterprise Builder Award
Recognizing enterprises that create sustainable brand stories around traditional crafts and cultural products for contemporary markets.
Every year, the winners stand out for their groundbreaking ideas, which are uniquely positioned to address some of the most pressing and complex social challenges while delivering substantial and meaningful impact outcomes.
WINNERS of Sankalp Bharat Awards 2026
We are delighted that the 2nd Edition of the Sankalp Bharat Awards 2026 featured startups who are driving transformational impact. Each of the winners has groundbreaking ideas that will build for Bharat and deliver meaningful outcomes. Startups like Bhoomicam (AI for Impact), ScaNxt (Agritech), Accelero (Climate tech), Indra Water (Circularity) & FarmDidi (Cultural Enterprise) are inherently changing the way India is building for itself and for the world.
Agri-Tech Pioneer Award - Scanxt
AI for Impact Innovator Award - Bhoomicam
Circularity Innovator Award - Indra Water
Climate Adaptation Champion Award - eBik
Cultural Enterprise Builder Award - Farm Didi
AWARDS FINALISTS
AWARDS FINALISTS
Anamika Sinha
Digital health platform delivering trusted
healthcare information, telehealth support,
and AI-driven solutions to improve access to quality healthcare services.
www.nivi.io
Arkaprava Das
Water technology company providing advanced filtration, purification, and treatment systems for industries, municipalities, and sustainable water
resource management.
www.essentialaquatech.com
Siddhartha Khare
Geospatial technology company offering mapping,
satellite data analysis, and land intelligence
solutions for infrastructure planning and
environmental monitoring
www.bhoomicam.com
Ashutosh Tiwari
Fintech platform offering investment
management, financial advisory, and
technology-enabled solutions helping
businesses and individuals manage and grow
wealth efficiently
www.nkosh.in
Sanne Van Den Dungen
Sustainable textile company producing ethical
cotton garments while supporting artisan
communities, transparent supply chains, and
environmentally responsible fashion
production.
www.raddiscotton.com
Rajat Vardhan
Food quality testing and traceability
technology platform helping businesses
ensure safety, detect adulteration, and
maintain transparency across food supply
chains.
www.scanxt.com
Abhishek Gupta
Technology company building IoT-based smart
sanitation and waste management solutions,
improving urban cleanliness, operational
efficiency, and data-driven city services.
www.wevois.com
Anish Kishore Malpani
Food brand creating plant-based, sugar-free
and gluten-free products using clean
ingredients, promoting healthier snacking and
transparent nutrition.
www.without.live
D. Manikandan
Global technology and consulting company
providing digital transformation, defence
systems, air traffic management, and mobility
solutions for governments and industries.
www.indrawater.com
Anant Jain
Electric mobility company developing
innovative electric bicycles designed for
sustainable urban transport, efficient
commuting, and environmentally friendly
mobility solutions.
www.eBik.in
Audrey Fillon
Renewable energy company providing solarpowered irrigation, cold storage, and agroprocessing solutions to improve farm
productivity and rural livelihoods.
www.oorjasolutions.org
Surajit Kundu
Chemical manufacturing company producing
specialty chemicals and industrial solutions for
sectors including agriculture, pharmaceuticals,
and diverse manufacturing industries.
www.sbplindia.com
Ankit Kumar
Digital platform connecting artisans and
manufacturers with global buyers, enabling
transparent sourcing, fair trade, and growth for
traditional craft businesses.
www.kaarigarmandi.in
Manjari Sharma
Social enterprise supporting rural women to
produce and sell homemade food products,
creating sustainable livelihoods and promoting
traditional recipes.
www.farmdidi.com
Megha Vivek Phansalkar
Social enterprise empowering rural women
through sustainable handicrafts, producing
eco-friendly home décor and lifestyle products
while supporting artisan livelihoods.
www.tisser.in
Winner 2020
MDaaS
MDaaS Global has been building and operating modern, tech-enabled diagnostics centers in clinically-underserved neighborhoods, starting in Nigeria.
www.mdaas.io
Winner 2020
Waste Services
Waste Service Private Limited is a private waste management organization located in Pokhara city, established with the vision to nullify the threats of hazardous biomedical waste for the promotion of health and sustainable environment. It aims to provide a complete and sustainable biomedical solution through its Common Treatment Facility.
www.wasteservices.com.np
Winner 2020
MYCL
Support the global production sustainable product by providing high-performance & sustainable leather-like material & while also empowering communities.
mycl.bio
Finalist 2020
Cinch
Cinch is an agricultural technology company that brings the economics of commercial agriculture down to the smallholder scale.
www.facebook.com/cinchmarkets/
AGRITECH PIONEER AWARD
Winner
Winner
Rajat Vardhan
CEO | ScanxtCEO
Food quality testing and traceability technology platform helping businesses ensure safety, detect adulteration, and maintain transparency across food supply chains.
AWARDS FINALISTS
Finalists
Finalist
Ashutosh Tiwari
Managing Director | Nkosh
Fintech platform offering investment management, financial advisory, and technology-enabled solutions helping businesses and individuals manage and grow wealth efficiently
Finalist
Sanne Van Den Dungen
Co-founder | Raddis Cotton
Sustainable textile company producing ethical cotton garments while supporting artisan communities, transparent supply chains, and environmentally responsible fashion production.
AI FOR IMPACT AWARD
Winner
Winner
Siddhartha Khare
Founder & CEO | Bhoomicam
Geospatial technology company offering mapping, satellite data analysis, and land intelligence solutions for infrastructure planning and environmental monitoring
AWARDS FINALISTS
Finalists
Finalist
Anamika Sinha
Product Manager | Nivi
Digital health platform delivering trusted healthcare information, telehealth support, and AI-driven solutions to improve access to quality healthcare services.
Finalist
Arkaprava Das
CEO | Essential Aquatech
Water technology company providing advanced filtration, purification, and treatment systems for industries, municipalities, and sustainable water resource management.
CIRCULARITY INNOVATOR AWARD
Winner
Winner
D. Manikandan
General Manager – Business & Strategy | Indrawater
Global technology and consulting company providing digital transformation, defence systems, air traffic management, and mobility solutions for governments and industries.
AWARDS FINALISTS
Finalists
Finalist
Abhishek Gupta
CEO | WeVOIS Labs
Technology company building IoT-based smart sanitation and waste management solutions, improving urban cleanliness, operational efficiency, and data-driven city services.
Finalist
Anish Kishore Malpani
Founder| Without
Food brand creating plant-based, sugar-free and gluten-free products using clean ingredients, promoting healthier snacking and transparent nutrition.
CLIMATE CHAMPION AWARD
Winner
Winner
Anant Jain
Founder | eBik
Global technology and consulting company providing digital transformation, defence systems, air traffic management, and mobility solutions for governments and industries.
AWARDS FINALISTS
Finalists
Finalist
Audrey Fillon
COO | Oorja Development Solutions
Renewable energy company providing solarpowered irrigation, cold storage, and agroprocessing solutions to improve farm productivity and rural livelihoods..
Finalist
Surajit Kundu
CEO | Sundarban Chemicals
Chemical manufacturing company producing specialty chemicals and industrial solutions for sectors including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and diverse manufacturing industries.
CULTURAL ENTERPRISE BUILDER AWARD
Winner
Winner
Manjari Sharma
Co-founder & Chief Didi FarmDidi
Social enterprise supporting rural women to produce and sell homemade food products, creating sustainable livelihoods and promoting traditional recipes
AWARDS FINALISTS
Finalists
Finalist
Ankit Kumar
CEO & Co-founder | Kaarigar Mandi
Digital platform connecting artisans and manufacturers with global buyers, enabling transparent sourcing, fair trade, and growth for traditional craft businesses.
Finalist
Megha Vivek Phansalkar
Founder & Chairperson | Tisser Artisans
Social enterprise empowering rural women through sustainable handicrafts, producing eco-friendly home décor and lifestyle products while supporting artisan livelihoods.