2. The Leading Platform for
Inclusive Development
through Innovation,
Entrepreneurship and
Impact Investment
It is incredible that one organization can
bring together so many like-minded
people under one roof, for one event, to
gather from points all over the globe for
one initiative. It was awesome.
– Steve Jones, FAIM
Kigali, Rwanda
3 Africa Editions
50+ Enterprises Showcased
Over 1000 Stakeholder Delegates
180+ Speakers | 35+ Countries
3. What Sets Sankalp Apart?
Inclusive.
No other convening in the region
brings together such diverse
stakeholders where grassroots
entrepreneurs can interact with global
DFIs, investors, intermediaries,
government representatives and so
many more.
Entrepreneur-Centric.
At the heart of Sankalp is always the
entrepreneur. Our philosophy centers
around the idea that inclusive
development will come through
sustainable, impactful businesses.
Sankalp intends to create an
environment where they can thrive.
Collaborative.
With a unique focus on South-South and North-South collaboration, Sankalp is
ideally placed to facilitate exchange globally. Also, since our work exists at the
intersection of social and commercial business, we facilitate collaborations
between large corporations, smaller enterprises, and innovators to reach low-
income consumers.
There aren't a lot of opportunities
like this that bring international
funders and local entrepreneurs
together, so it’s extremely
valuable to… [form] crucial
relationships.
– Myles Lutheran, Eco Fuels Kenya
Nanyuki, Kenya
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4. Why Attend?
Entrepreneurs
• Access and exposure to global
funders, peers, and corporates.
• Receive expert advice and support
from industry leaders and mentors
Enterprise Support Providers
• Build key partnerships and share
successes with peer organizations
• Collaborate on common goal of
developing a pipeline of successful
enterprises.
Investors
• Opportunities to meet the next up-
and-coming promising investment
ready entrepreneurs.
• Drive industry collaboration and
policy advocacy to incentivize more
funding into the region.
Corporates
• Benefit from insights and concrete
opportunities to become inclusive
through partnerships with social
entrepreneurs.
Policy Makers
• Gain key insights on how challenging
the landscape is for young
entrepreneurs working in difficult
markets.
5. GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT
LEADERS
Who comes to Sankalp?
Dr. Ekwow Spio-
Garbrah
Minister of Trade and
Industry, Ghana
Nanno Kleiterp,
(Former) CEO, FMO
Dia Martin,
OPIC Kenya
Sam Parker,
Director, Shell
Foundation
Faraja Nyalandu,
Shule Direct
6. Who comes to Sankalp?
INVESTORS & FUNDERS
Duncan Onyango,
Director East Africa,
Acumen Fund
Suleiman
Kiggundu
CDC
Hugh Scott, Africa
Enterprise Challenge
Fund (AECF)
Philip Varnum,
Lemelson
Foundation
Mamadou Biteye,
Managing Director
– Africa, Rockefeller
Foundation
7. Who comes to
Sankalp?
ENTREPRENEURS &
BUSINESS LEADERS
Selorm Branttie,
Mpedigree
Network
Jumaane Tafawa,
Group Director of
Strategic
Partnerships and
Initiatives, Equity
Bank
Marc Engel,
CEO, East Africa
and Emerging
Markets, Unilever
Manu Chandaria,
Chairman of
Comcraft Group
Bob Collymore,
CEO, Safaricom
8. What Happens at Sankalp?
Enterprise Celebration & Awards
Selected from a highly competitive
and rigorous 3 month process, each
year Sankalp Forum works with high
quality, unique enterprises to build
investment readiness and eventually
facilitate investments.
Connection & Collaboration
Through highly engaging formats,
Sankalp Forum brings together
diverse stakeholders to drive action
and common consensus through
moderated and curated dialog.
Product Launches & Exhibition
Cutting edge reports, thought
leadership, and game-changing
products are shared with the larger
East African enterprise community
through the Sankalp Platform.
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9. Packed Agenda
Day Zero
Invite-Only Pre-Summit Workshops
• Closed Door Investor Showcase
• Stakeholder Roundtables
• Networking Cocktail
Day One
• Keynote Opening Address
• Partner-led Interactive Sessions
• Enterprise Pitches & Awards
• Networking Reception
Day Two
• Regional & Country Spotlights
• Structured Networking
• Product Launches & Exhibitions
• Closing Keynote Address
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10. What to Expect at Sankalp
250+
Entrepreneurs
4Award Winners
35+
Sessions
40Countries
2
Days
150+
Speakers30+Partners
1000+Attendees
11. Sector: Financial Services
Country: Kenya
4G Capital is a micro-credit
fintech company that provides
100% unsecured loans to self-
employed informal market
traders/ merchants.
Who are Sankalp Enterprises?
Sector: Agriculture
Country: Rwanda
Kigali Farms works to help fight
chronic malnutrition by providing
the foundation of a sound
mushroom industry, allowing
mushrooms to become a
meaningful part of the Rwandan
diet.
Sector: The Recycler
Country: Tanzania
The Recycler offers professional
waste management and recycling
solutions for waste streams in
Tanzania.
12. What People are Saying About Sankalp
Our commitment
to empowering
#entrepreneur gets
renewed with
discussions like
@SankalpForum
#SankalpAfrica
- GroFin @GroFin
Thanks to all who
made
@SankalpForum
#SankalpAfrica a
success- now let's
turn #words to
#action!
@SegalFoundation
@IntellecapTweet
- LivelyHoods
@livelyhoodsorg
Great debate at
#SankalpAfrica
#Nairobi on growth
strategies for #Africa
entrepreneurs &
#investment
#innovation
- Emma Schofield
@EschofieldPwC
The #SankalpAfrica
Summit was an
inspiration for #Social
Entrepreneurs in
Africa #JeffKoinange
#intellecap
- Justin Amos Miteng
@jamosi
Such an energizing
first day of the
#SankalpAfrica
Summit. So many
cool people, smart
entrepreneurs &
creative ideas.
Thanks
@SankalpForum!
- Tzviatko Chiderov
@tchiderov
13. Media Buzz for Sankalp
You all (Sankalp Forum) are
recognizing the best and brightest
this continent has to offer.
– Jeff Koinange
Kenya Television Network
Daily Nation – 27th Jan 2016
Firm calls for change in attitude
towards entrepreneurship
Daily Nation – 10th Feb 2016
800 Global leaders to Converge
in Nairobi for the Sankalp Africa
Summit.
People Daily – 20th Feb 2016
World Bank signs up for major
entrepreneurship summit,
promises financing for start-
ups
Aptantech – 20th Feb 2016
Sankalp Africa Summit 2016 Set
for Nairobi with the theme
Innovations for the Next 3
Billion
SME Digest – 10th Feb 2016
Entrepreneurs summit set to
attract 800 global leaders to
Nairobi
14. Key partners and
attendees include:
Indonesia
500+
stakeholders
Indonesia
500+
stakeholders
Kenya
1000+
stakeholders
Kenya
1000+
stakeholders
India
1200+
stakeholders
India
1200+
stakeholders
Since its launch in 2009 Sankalp Forum – an Intellecap Initiative – has created an eco-system of
entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, multilaterals and policy makers who are committed to
furthering the cause of development through entrepreneurship and innovation. It is designed to
initiate dialog and enable action through innovation and entrepreneurship at the base of the
pyramid across five high impact sectors: Agriculture, Food & Rural Businesses, Education, Clean
Energy, Health, Water & Sanitation, and Technology for Development.
About Sankalp
Sankalp Forum has grown to become a collaborative network of over 11,000 stakeholders
globally through year-round initiatives across India, East Africa, and South East Asia.
15. About Intellecap
Intellecap is a pioneer in providing
innovative business solutions that
help build and scale profitable and
sustainable enterprises dedicated to
social and environmental change.
Our 1,000 person group of companies offers support to entrepreneurs from idea to scale and
financing opportunities from USD $100 to $1M+. In total, we have deployed more than $300M
in financing through our Micro-Finance Institution, our Venture Debt facility, and our Venture
Capital Funds. This unique blend of investment banking, consulting, and convening expertise
allows us combine the business training of the commercial world with the passion and
commitment of the social world to shape distinctive solutions.
Learn more about all our work and initiatives at www.intellecap.com
16. Partner With Us!
Reach us at the contacts below to inquire about partnership
opportunities
Kanika Kumar
kanika.kumar@intellecap.com
+91 99 30 908 588
Agostine K Ndungu
agostine.ndungu@intellecap.com
+254 705 618 608