Held on the 26th and 27th of November at the Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre in Varanasi, the Sankalp Bharat Summit 2024, was a milestone event presented by the Aavishkaar Foundation and Intellecap—two key pillars of the Aavishkaar Group. By convening in the heart of rural India, we spotlighted the untapped potential of rural economies and redirected the narrative to focus on the stories of innovation and impact emerging from India’s heartland.

We celebrated the spirit of impact entrepreneurship and innovation under the theme, “From India to the World: Impact Unicorns Shaping the Future.” This year’s theme served as a clarion call to rethink the trajectory of development and to leverage India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem as a beacon of hope for the Global South.

The Sankalp Bharat Summit 2024 was more than just an event; it was a platform to foster connections, mobilize investments, and catalyze transformative ideas. By gathering diverse stakeholders—entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and thought leaders—we aimed to inspire action and co-create solutions that lea