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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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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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Meeting of Tradition with Transformation” – Interview of Vineet Rai, Founder, Aavishkaar Group in Agriculture Today May 2025 Issue (Print)
Read the exclusive print interview of Vineet Rai, Founder, Aavishkaar Group and Member of Organizing Committee & Chair, AgriTech panel of Startup Mahakumbh in Agriculture Today May 2025 Issue. In this exclusive interaction at Startup Mahakumbh 2025, Vineet discusses the role and future of AgriTech startups in India, current trends, emerging tech and the Aavishkaar Group’s vision for the Indian AgriTech sector. "The intersection of climate change, sustainable agriculture, and profitability is at the heart of the AgriTech movement. Startups…
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From Waste to Resource: The Footwear Recycling Pilot Transforming India
Situation/Challenge India’s footwear industry is one of the largest in the world, valued at over USD 15.9 billion and producing nearly 20 billion pairs annually. Despite its scale, the sector faces a major sustainability crisis: the lack of infrastructure to recover or recycle post-consumer footwear. Discarded shoes—often made of complex, multi-material, non-biodegradable components—end up in landfills, water bodies, or incinerators, contributing significantly to environmental degradation. This represents not just a waste problem, but a systemic issue requiring holistic and scalable solutions.…
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