Sankalp Bharat Summit

sankalp BHARAT

India's Largest Summit for Homegrown Innovators

Held on the 26th and 27th of November at the Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre in Varanasi, the Sankalp Bharat Summit 2024, was a milestone event presented by the Aavishkaar Foundation and Intellecap—two key pillars of the Aavishkaar Group. By convening in the heart of rural India, we spotlighted the untapped potential of rural economies and redirected the narrative to focus on the stories of innovation and impact emerging from India’s heartland.

Theme

We celebrated the spirit of impact entrepreneurship and innovation under the theme, “From India to the World: Impact Unicorns Shaping the Future.” This year’s theme served as a clarion call to rethink the trajectory of development and to leverage India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem as a beacon of hope for the Global South. As we stand at a critical juncture in history, facing existential challenges like climate change and growing inequality, the summit sought to inspire and activate collaborative action to build a sustainable and equitable future. The concept of “Impact Unicorns,” championed by Vineet Rai, Founder of the Aavishkaar Group, resonated throughout the summit. These unicorns embody the potential to create scalable, impactful solutions that not only drive profit but also serve the underserved communities across the Global South.

CONCLUSION The Sankalp Bharat Summit 2024 was more than just an event; it was a platform to foster connections, mobilize investments, and catalyze transformative ideas. By gathering diverse stakeholders—entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and thought leaders—we aimed to inspire action and co-create solutions that leave no one behind.

CELEBRATING INDIA’S HOMEGROWN INNOVATORS

For over 15 years, the Sankalp Forum has nurtured a community of changemakers who believe in challenging the status quo. What began as a modest gathering of 100 individuals has now grown into a global movement of over 100,000 innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers. At Sankalp Bharat Summit 2024, this vibrant community convened once again to celebrate the ingenuity and resilience of Indian startups, particularly those emerging from Tier 2 and Tier 3 regions. These regions are increasingly becoming hubs of agri-tech, clean energy, and health-tech innovations—sectors that are key to achieving India’s vision for 2047: an equitable, sustainable, and inclusive economy.

By showcasing innovative and replicable solutions, such as those pioneered by startups like Solinas Integrity Private Limited, Stellapps Technologies Private Limited, and Greenbay Biotech which highlighted the transformative potential of entrepreneurship rooted in local realities. Moreover, the success of organizations like Utkarsh Small Finance Bank underscored the viability of financial inclusion as a pathway to sustainable development.