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Business models along the South-South corridor can spur regional trade: Interview of Urvashi Devidayal, Sankalp Lead-India and AVP, Intellecap with ET Online
Mumbai, 22ND February – Sankalp Forum was initiated in India in 2009 by Intellecap, a social sector advisory firm, to build collaborative entrepreneurial ecosystems. In an interaction with Economic Times (ET) Online, Urvashi Devidayal, Sankalp Lead–India and AVP of Intellecap, outlines the organisation’s thrust areas, the scope of social entrepreneurship and the utility of the idea of a united ‘Global South’. The interaction also highlighted how ‘Business models along the South-South corridor can spur regional trade’ and Sankalp’ s overall…
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Good business sense, but poor economics: Commercial EVs trudge along the bumpy road
One of India’s major efforts to curb air pollution in the country has been its dedicated focus on adopting electric mobility. In the last 10 years, the Indian automobile industry has seen a high penetration of electric mobility, especially in the private vehicle sector, including electric cars and scooters. This has been a result of combined efforts of the government and private sector, including startups and existing vehicle manufacturers. On
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Her lifelong struggle laid the foundation for laws against sexual harassment – Media News from 9th Sankalp Global Summit
Jan 8 2018 In 1992 in the heartland of conservative Rajasthan, a woman fought against sexual assault openly, for the first time. This is the story of Bhanwari Devi. The Vishaka Guidelines on sexual harassment has empowered millions of Indian women to work safely and given them the confidence to report any incident of sexual harassment in the workplace. According to a report released by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, at least one case of sexual harassment in…
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Ashwin Kak
Ashwin spearheads the expansion of our Circular Economy practice, strategically beginning with Fashion and subsequently extending into vital sectors such as Food Systems and Sustainable Cities. He leads initiatives to facilitate inclusive circular economy ecosystems and mobilize sustainable investments, while driving impactful collaborations across enterprises, policymakers, investors, and communities. Ashwin brings 15 years of diverse experience across Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Sustainability, Climate Action, and Commercial (Sales & Marketing) roles. Notably, as Director – Procurement & Sustainability (India and SE…
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How ScaNxt is Revolutionizing Agriculture with AI & Soil Intelligence
Empowering Farmers with Deep Tech for a Resilient Future: In the heart of India’s agricultural innovation landscape, ScaNxt Scientific Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is redefining how farming is done. Incubated at IIT Kanpur and headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, ScaNxt was founded in 2016 with a mission to merge traditional agricultural wisdom with cutting-edge technologies like AI, IoT, and GIS Operating across 21+ Indian states and expanding globally through partnerships in Africa and Asia, ScaNxt is building a future where farming…
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Sankalp | Fundraising & Strategic Alliances
Founded in 2002, Intellecap Advisory Services Private Limited (Intellecap) is the entrepreneurial ecosystem building arm of the Aavishkaar Group, a pioneer in providing innovative business solutions that help build and scale impact enterprises dedicated to building a more equitable, sustainable and inclusive society. Intellecap & Aavishkaar Group take an ecosystem approach that combines knowledge, capital, technology, and networks, to provide impact entrepreneurs with a continuum of support throughout their life cycle and to address systemic barriers. We operate at two…
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How startup UNIKORN SU is transforming Grain Milling into a Lifeline for Nutrition and Livelihoods in Burundi, Africa
Background & Challenge: In 2020, UNIKORN S.U. emerged as a revitalised force in Burundi’s agri-food sector following the acquisition and restructuring of CEREALIS, a company originally established in 2013. Building on this foundation, UNIKORN set out with an ambitious vision: to produce nutritious, fortified grain-based foods for mass distribution, targeting schools, hospitals, prisons, and nutritional care centers. The enterprise’s product portfolio includes: Enriched maize flour Fortified Whole Grain (FWG) Fortified porridge flour Despite its early growth trajectory, UNIKORN faced critical…
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Syna Dehnugara
Syna began her career as a business journalist and news anchor, spending 9 years at CNBC-TV18 where she served as Features Editor & Anchor, leading cross-functional teams to create commercial content IPs and produce long-format television content, including the well-known Young Turks platform. In 2019, Syna transitioned to the venture capital ecosystem as President at Lets Venture, she was responsible for driving business development, managing key relationships, and leading strategic initiatives. She managed over $2 billion in UHNI and family…
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Puneet Chawla
Puneet brings with him over 17 years of rich experience in the Indian startup ecosystem, with a career spanning role in software development, product management, entrepreneurship, and venture capital investing. Most recently, he served as Business Head at Zomato Legends, where he played a key role in shaping innovative consumer offerings. Puneet holds a B. Tech in Information Technology and brings extensive experience in early-stage consumer businesses and venture capital investing. His deep connection to grassroots communities reflects his strong…
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AI for Climate Resilience
Situation/Challenge Climate change is one of the most pressing and complex challenges facing humanity today, driven largely by greenhouse gas emissions from human activities. It leads to long-term shifts in weather patterns and global temperatures. In Africa, the consequences are particularly harsh—rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns contribute to droughts, desertification, crop failures, and food insecurity. The continent also faces more frequent and intense floods and storms, causing infrastructure damage, displacement, and loss of life. These climate impacts further…
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