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SANKALP AFRICA SUMMIT
2017
Photo: Mutua Mutheka
Spurring the EntrepreneurshipEconomy
February 23-24, 2016 | Nairobi, Kenya
The Leading Platform forInclusive Development
through Innovation,Entrepreneurship and
Impact Investment
It is incredible that one organization canbring together so many like-mindedpeople under one roof, for one event, togather from points all over the globe forone initiative. It was awesome.– Steve Jones, FAIM
Kigali, Rwanda
3 Africa Editions50+ Enterprises Showcased
Over 1000 Stakeholder Delegates180+ Speakers | 35+ Countries
What Sets Sankalp Apart?Inclusive.
No other convening in the regionbrings together such diversestakeholders where grassrootsentrepreneurs can interact with globalDFIs, investors, intermediaries,government representatives and somany more.
Entrepreneur-Centric.At the heart of Sankalp is always theentrepreneur. Our philosophy centersaround the idea that inclusivedevelopment will come throughsustainable, impactful businesses.Sankalp intends to create anenvironment where they can thrive.
Collaborative.With a unique focus on South-South and North-South collaboration, Sankalp isideally placed to facilitate exchange globally. Also, since our work exists at theintersection of social and commercial business, we facilitate collaborationsbetween large corporations, smaller enterprises, and innovators to reach low-income consumers.
There aren't a lot of opportunitieslike this that bring internationalfunders and local entrepreneurstogether, so it’s extremelyvaluable to… [form] crucialrelationships.– Myles Lutheran, Eco Fuels Kenya
Nanyuki, Kenya
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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 successfulenterprises.
Investors• Opportunities to meet the next up-
and-coming promising investmentready entrepreneurs.
• Drive industry collaboration andpolicy advocacy to incentivize morefunding into the region.
Corporates• Benefit from insights and concrete
opportunities to become inclusivethrough partnerships with socialentrepreneurs.
Policy Makers• Gain key insights on how challenging
the landscape is for youngentrepreneurs working in difficultmarkets.
GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTLEADERS
Who comes to Sankalp?Dr. Ekwow Spio-GarbrahMinister of Trade andIndustry, Ghana
Nanno Kleiterp,(Former) CEO, FMO
Dia Martin,OPIC Kenya
Sam Parker,Director, ShellFoundation
Faraja Nyalandu,Shule Direct
Who comes to Sankalp?
INVESTORS & FUNDERS
Duncan Onyango,Director East Africa,Acumen Fund
SuleimanKiggunduCDC
Hugh Scott, AfricaEnterprise Challenge
Fund (AECF)
Philip Varnum,Lemelson
Foundation
Mamadou Biteye,Managing Director– Africa, RockefellerFoundation
Who comes toSankalp?
ENTREPRENEURS &BUSINESS LEADERS
Selorm Branttie,Mpedigree
Network
Jumaane Tafawa,Group Director of
StrategicPartnerships andInitiatives, Equity
Bank
Marc Engel,CEO, East Africaand EmergingMarkets, Unilever
Manu Chandaria,Chairman ofComcraft Group
Bob Collymore,CEO, Safaricom
What Happens at Sankalp?Enterprise Celebration & AwardsSelected from a highly competitiveand rigorous 3 month process, eachyear Sankalp Forum works with highquality, unique enterprises to buildinvestment readiness and eventuallyfacilitate investments.
Connection & CollaborationThrough highly engaging formats,Sankalp Forum brings togetherdiverse stakeholders to drive actionand common consensus throughmoderated and curated dialog.
Product Launches & ExhibitionCutting edge reports, thoughtleadership, and game-changingproducts are shared with the largerEast African enterprise communitythrough the Sankalp Platform.
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Packed Agenda
Day ZeroInvite-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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What to Expect at Sankalp
250+Entrepreneurs
4Award Winners
35+Sessions
40Countries
2Days
150+Speakers30+
Partners
1000+Attendees
Sector: Financial ServicesCountry: Kenya
4G Capital is a micro-creditfintech company that provides100% unsecured loans to self-
employed informal markettraders/ merchants.
Who are Sankalp Enterprises?
Sector: AgricultureCountry: Rwanda
Kigali Farms works to help fightchronic malnutrition by providing
the foundation of a soundmushroom industry, allowing
mushrooms to become ameaningful part of the Rwandan
diet.
Sector: The RecyclerCountry: Tanzania
The Recycler offers professionalwaste management and recycling
solutions for waste streams inTanzania.
What People are Saying About Sankalp
Our commitmentto empowering#entrepreneur getsrenewed withdiscussions like@SankalpForum#SankalpAfrica
- GroFin @GroFin
Thanks to all whomade@SankalpForum#SankalpAfrica asuccess- now let'sturn #words to#action!@SegalFoundation@IntellecapTweet
- LivelyHoods@livelyhoodsorg
Great debate at#SankalpAfrica#Nairobi on growthstrategies for #Africaentrepreneurs &#investment#innovation
- Emma Schofield@EschofieldPwC
The #SankalpAfricaSummit was aninspiration for #SocialEntrepreneurs inAfrica #JeffKoinange#intellecap
- Justin Amos Miteng@jamosi
Such an energizingfirst day of the#SankalpAfricaSummit. So manycool people, smartentrepreneurs &creative ideas.Thanks@SankalpForum!
- Tzviatko Chiderov@tchiderov
Media Buzz for Sankalp
You all (Sankalp Forum) arerecognizing the best and brightest
this continent has to offer.– Jeff Koinange
Kenya Television Network
Daily Nation – 27th Jan 2016Firm calls for change in attitudetowards entrepreneurship
Daily Nation – 10th Feb 2016800 Global leaders to Convergein Nairobi for the Sankalp AfricaSummit.
People Daily – 20th Feb 2016World Bank signs up for majorentrepreneurship summit,promises financing for start-ups
Aptantech – 20th Feb 2016Sankalp Africa Summit 2016 Setfor Nairobi with the themeInnovations for the Next 3Billion
SME Digest – 10th Feb 2016Entrepreneurs summit set toattract 800 global leaders toNairobi
Key partners andattendees include:
Indonesia500+
stakeholders
Indonesia500+
stakeholders
Kenya1000+
stakeholders
Kenya1000+
stakeholders
India1200+
stakeholders
India1200+
stakeholders
Since its launch in 2009 Sankalp Forum – an Intellecap Initiative – has created an eco-system ofentrepreneurs, investors, corporations, multilaterals and policy makers who are committed tofurthering the cause of development through entrepreneurship and innovation. It is designed toinitiate dialog and enable action through innovation and entrepreneurship at the base of thepyramid across five high impact sectors: Agriculture, Food & Rural Businesses, Education, CleanEnergy, Health, Water & Sanitation, and Technology for Development.
About Sankalp
Sankalp Forum has grown to become a collaborative network of over 11,000 stakeholdersglobally through year-round initiatives across India, East Africa, and South East Asia.
About IntellecapIntellecap is a pioneer in providinginnovative business solutions thathelp build and scale profitable andsustainable enterprises dedicated tosocial and environmental change.
Our 1,000 person group of companies offers support to entrepreneurs from idea to scale andfinancing opportunities from USD $100 to $1M+. In total, we have deployed more than $300Min financing through our Micro-Finance Institution, our Venture Debt facility, and our VentureCapital Funds. This unique blend of investment banking, consulting, and convening expertiseallows us combine the business training of the commercial world with the passion andcommitment of the social world to shape distinctive solutions.
Learn more about all our work and initiatives at www.intellecap.com
Partner With Us!Reach us at the contacts below to inquire about partnership
opportunities
Kanika [email protected]+91 99 30 908 588
Agostine K [email protected]
+254 705 618 608