Recognising the enterprises building what’s next for Bharat
The Sankalp Bharat Awards celebrate ambitious enterprises solving real problems and building for India’s next chapter.
For over 15 years, the Sankalp Awards have spotlighted more than 2,000 entrepreneurs, with the Sankalp Bharat Awards showcasing 300+ impact enterprises. Many of these businesses have gone on to raise capital, scale across markets and build lasting impact — including Sankalp alumni such as Jaipur Rugs, Husk Power Systems and Janitri.
In 2026, we are looking for the next generation of high-potential enterprises that are Homegrown, Hard-Coded — businesses rooted in Bharat’s realities, built to solve complex challenges and capable of scaling their impact.
Apply now and earn your place among the enterprises shaping the future of Bharat.
Recognising the enterprises building what’s next for Bharat
The Sankalp Bharat Awards celebrate ambitious enterprises solving real problems and building for India’s next chapter.
For over 15 years, the Sankalp Awards have spotlighted more than 2,000 entrepreneurs, with the Sankalp Bharat Awards showcasing 300+ impact enterprises. Many of these businesses have gone on to raise capital, scale across markets and build lasting impact — including Sankalp alumni such as Jaipur Rugs, Husk Power Systems and Janitri.
In 2026, we are looking for the next generation of high-potential enterprises that are Homegrown, Hard-Coded — businesses rooted in Bharat’s realities, built to solve complex challenges and capable of scaling their impact.
Apply now and earn your place among the enterprises shaping the future of Bharat.
CATEGORIES WE SEEK APPLICATIONS FROM
CATEGORIES WE SEEK APPLICATIONS FROM
AI FOR IMPACT INNOVATOR
Recognising enterprises that harness artificial intelligence to solve real-world problems faced by underserved communities and create inclusive, scalable solutions.
AGRI-TECH PIONEER
Honouring enterprises using technology and innovation to transform agriculture, strengthen food systems, improve productivity and enhance farmer livelihoods.
CIRCULARITY INNOVATOR
Celebrating enterprises working to decarbonise value chains and industries through circular economy models, resource efficiency, reuse, recycling and innovative approaches to waste.
CLIMATE ADAPTATION CHAMPION
Recognising enterprises building resilience against climate change and developing solutions that help communities, businesses and ecosystems adapt to a changing climate.
CULTURAL ENTERPRISE BUILDER
Recognising enterprises that build sustainable businesses around India’s traditional crafts, cultural heritage and creative economies — taking local knowledge and products to contemporary markets.
WHY APPLY FOR SANKALP BHARAT AWARDS
WHY APPLY FOR SANKALP BHARAT AWARDS
Put your enterprise and its work in front of a wider ecosystem of investors, entrepreneurs, ecosystem leaders and other stakeholders shaping inclusive growth in India.
Being recognised through the Sankalp Bharat Awards can strengthen your visibility and credibility as you build, scale and raise capital.
Join the growing community of Sankalp awardees and entrepreneurs whose businesses have gone on to create significant impact across India and beyond.
Become part of the Sankalp network and build meaningful relationships with ambitious entrepreneurs, investors and organisations working to shape the future of Bharat.
Get a platform to showcase your enterprise, the problem you are solving and the change you are creating to a wider audience at the Sankalp Bharat Summit.
CRITERIA
IS YOUR ENTERPRISE ELIGIBLE?
We are looking for ambitious, high-potential enterprises that:
Are building solutions rooted in Bharat’s realities
Your enterprise should be addressing a real and significant challenge through a solution relevant to India’s communities, markets or ecosystems
Fit within one of the five award categories
Your enterprise should demonstrate a strong connection to one of the following areas: AI for Impact, Agri-Tech, Circularity, Climate Adaptation or Cultural Enterprise.
Have a clear and scalable business model
We are looking for enterprises with a viable business model and the potential to grow their reach, revenues and impact.
Demonstrate meaningful impact
Your enterprise should be able to demonstrate how its work is creating measurable value for people, communities, livelihoods, the environment or the wider economy.
Have the ambition to build and scale
We are looking for founders who are not only solving today’s problems but are building enterprises with the ambition and potential to shape what comes next for Bharat.
CRITERIA
IS YOUR ENTERPRISE ELIGIBLE?
We are looking for ambitious, high-potential enterprises that:
Are building solutions rooted in Bharat’s realities
Your enterprise should be addressing a real and significant challenge through a solution relevant to India’s communities, markets or ecosystems
Fit within one of the five award categories
Your enterprise should demonstrate a strong connection to one of the following areas: AI for Impact, Agri-Tech, Circularity, Climate Adaptation or Cultural Enterprise.
Have a clear and scalable business model
We are looking for enterprises with a viable business model and the potential to grow their reach, revenues and impact.
Demonstrate meaningful impact
Your enterprise should be able to demonstrate how its work is creating measurable value for people, communities, livelihoods, the environment or the wider economy.
Have the ambition to build and scale
We are looking for founders who are not only solving today’s problems but are building enterprises with the ambition and potential to shape what comes next for Bharat.
APPLICATION PROCESS
APPLICATION PROCESS
Online Application
Tell us about your enterprise, the problem you are solving, your solution, business model, impact and ambitions for scale.
Screening
Applications will be reviewed by the Sankalp team and screening committee based on the award categories and selection criteria.
Grand Jury
Shortlisted enterprises will be evaluated by an eminent Grand Jury comprising leaders from the entrepreneurship, investment and impact ecosystem.
Recognition at Sankalp Bharat Summit
Finalists and winners will receive recognition as part of the Sankalp Bharat Awards 2026 and become part of the wider Sankalp ecosystem.