INDIA’S LARGEST SUMMIT FOR HOMEGROWN INNOVATORS
Sankalp Bharat is hosted by Aavishkaar Foundation, led by Aavishkaar Group Co-Founders Swati Rai and Vineet Rai. The Bharat summit aims to spotlight the untapped potential of rural economies and redirected the narrative to focus on the stories of innovation and impact emerging from India’s heartland. By convening in the heart of rural India, the Summit aims to nurture changemakers and startups from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, who dare to dream.
Sankalp Bharat Summit 2025, Lucknow India
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SANKALP BHARAT 2024
STEP INTO THE HEART OF INDIA’S INNOVATION REVOLUTION
Last year the Foundation hosted the First Edition of Sankalp Bharat Summit 2024 in Benaras, Uttar Pradesh. The Second Edition of Sankalp Bharat Summit 2025 will be held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
The Bharat Summits promises to be a celebration of impact startups from India and will continue to be the largest showcase of home grown innovators and will feature renowned Business Leaders, Entrepreneur Spotlights, Curated Sessions, Global Partners, Exhibition Showcases, Workshop & Master classes, Entrepreneur Awards, LIVE Deal Rooms and immense networking opportunities for the attending delegates
CELEBRATING INDIA’S STARTUP SPIRIT
The Vision of Sankalp Bharat is to celebrate the spirit of impact entrepreneurship and innovation and to showcase startups and enterprises from hinterland India that embody the potential to create scalable, impactful solutions that not only drive profit but also serve the underserved communities across the Global South.
Every year our Summit themes serve 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, resonate at the summits.
BUILDING FOR BHARAT
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. The Summits will 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, Janitri Innovations, Paving Plus, Bare Necessities, The Kabadiwallah, and Greenbay Biotech to name a few, we will continue to highlight 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
THE SPIRIT OF SANKALP bharat
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.