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SANKALP AFRICA SUMMIT 2016
Spurring the Entrepreneurship Economy
through a glocal ecosystem
February 25-26, 2016 | Nairobi Kenya
Photo: Mutua Mutheka
The Fastest Growing Inclusive Development
Platform Focused on Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Africa
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
2 Africa Editions 20 Enterprises Showcased
2000 Delegates | 125 Speakers 30 Countries
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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Why Attend Sankalp?
Entrepreneurs. - Access and exposure to global funders, peers, and corporates. - Receive expert advice and support from industry leaders and mentors.
Intermediaries. - Build key partnerships and share successes with like-minded players. - 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.
GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT LEADERS Who attends?
Johnson Sakaja,
Member of Parliament
and Chairman of
The National Alliance
Nanno Kleiterp,
CEO, FMO
Lisa Philips,
Head of Office,
DFID Kenya
Sam Parker,
Director, Shell
Foundation
The group was the "who's who" of the social impact space… – Simon Stumpf, Former Regional Representative, Ashoka East Africa Nairobi, Kenya
Tina Dooley-Jones,
Deputy Mission
Director, USAID
Who attends? INVESTORS & FUNDERS
Duncan Onyango,
Director East Africa,
Acumen Fund
Lilan Mramba,
Africa Regional
Manager,
Grassroots
Business Fund
Sebastian McKinlay,
Head, Africa
Enterprise Challenge
Fund
Anuradha Shetty,
Investment Officer
- Social Enterprise
Finance, OPIC
“ I loved the energy from all the attendees at the forum. I met a lot of people who are working towards changing the world they live in one step at a time. – Wanjugu Wambugu, Chujio Ceramics \ Limuru, Kenya
Mamadou Biteye,
Managing Director
– Africa, Rockefeller
Foundation
Who attends? ENTREPRENEURS & BUSINESS LEADERS
Moka Lantum,
Managing Director,
Microclinic
Technologies
Frederick Matress,
Managing Director,
Honey Products
Industries
Marc Engel,
CEO, East Africa
and Emerging
Markets, Unilever
Manu Chandaria,
Chairman of
Comcraft Group
Bob Collymore,
CEO, Safaricom
Excellent seeds for India-Africa collaboration that should be built upon. – Tim Chambers, EPVN Nairobi, Kenya ”
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.
Conversation Through highly engaging formats, Sankalp Forum brings together diverse stakeholders to drive action and common consensus through moderated and curated dialog.
Launches and 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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Sector: Financial Services Country: Uganda
Developed a core banking software for SACCOs that
integrates the use of mobile money, bank accounts, USSD &
web to offer easy and transparent financial management.
Who are Sankalp Enterprises?
Sector: Medical Device Country: Uganda
Developed a patent-pending, sterilizable and reusable fully-
sealed sterile surgical drill cover that increases efficiency and accuracy of surgeons during
surgery.
Sector: Agribusiness Country: Tanzania
Procures fresh fruits and vegetables from small holder
farmers as well as its own farms for sale to supermarkets, hotels
and retailers.
What are People Saying About Sankalp?
The main benefit of Sankalp is connecting investors and impact investing to social entrepreneurs on the ground; having that mix of ideas and collaboration, that kind of cross-pollination to make things
happen. – Meaghan Cassidy, Former VP
Operations, KARIBU Solar Power Moshi, Tanzania
It was a fantastic conference, we made great connections, learned a lot and feel very fortunate to have been a part of it. – Caylee Talpert, Deputy Director, Pears Innovation for International Development Program Tel Aviv, Israel
I have never attended a conference that was so well-organized, so
correctly targeted and focused, with such high-quality attendance and
which was also relaxed and fun. – Laurent Demuynck,
Founder & CEO, Kigali Farms Kigali, Rwanda
Media Buzz for Sankalp
You all (Sankalp Forum) are recognizing the best and brightest
this continent has to offer.
– Jeff Koinange Kenya Television Network
Jeff Koinange Live on KTN Jeff put Intellecap “on the bench” on Jeff Koinange Live featured on prime television channel, KTN. The episode was aired live on February 5th and can be viewed online Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.
Daily Nation Leading Kenyan newspaper the Daily Nation featured the second edition of the Sankalp Africa Summit for its conversations to highlight the problems faced by start-ups in the region.
Pioneers Post UK based online magazine focused on responsible businesses featured the launch of Intellecap’s report on Youth & Entrepreneurship in Africa which outlines how a robust enabling ecosystem can be built in the region.
Next Billion Leading global development blog Next Billion featured the launch of Intellecap’s report called Corridors for Shared Prosperity, which is the result of a collaborative effort between IFC-World Bank Group and Intellecap.
Typical Agenda
Day Zero Invite-Only Pre-Summit Workshops: - Closed Door Investor Showcase - Partner-Led Events/Activities - Specific Stakeholder Roundtables
Day One - Keynote Opening Address - Enterprise Pitches & Sankalp
Awards Ceremony - Networking Reception
Day Two - Interactive Stakeholder Activities - Structured Networking - Engaging information
dissemination
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Sneak Peek to Sankalp Africa Summit 2016 Spurring the Entrepreneurship Economy
The Sankalp Africa Summit 2016 will take a comprehensive look at the different strata of society which shape, influence, and stimulate inclusive and high-impact businesses, while also building markets to carry these businesses to scale, enabling them to reach their full potential. Along with our partners,
we’d like to explore four key elements of an inclusive society :
Enterprise | Community | Industry | Economy
Join us in February 2016 for a dynamic and interactive experience!
Partner with Us! Support. As a partner to Sankalp Forum, align your support towards building local eco-systems to catalyze inclusive enterprises in the African continent.
Influence. Avail your opportunity to partake in the multi-stakeholder conversation to drive private sector led inclusive development in Africa and Asia.
Be Visible. Highlight your brand to global stakeholders – the audience you want to reach. Choose to align your commitment towards a specific activity or outcome or overall summit.
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Click here for more information
on partnership opportunities
Key partners and attendees include:
Indonesia 400+
stakeholders
Kenya 700+
stakeholder
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 a year-round calendar of initiatives across India, East Africa, and South East
Asia.
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
Contact Us! Kanika Kumar [email protected] +91 99 30 908 588
Arielle Molino [email protected]
+254 718 763 767