Two days where India's impact entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and institutions build what comes next for Bharat.
Sankalp Bharat is the domestic chapter of the Sankalp Forum — a year-round impact investment platform convening entrepreneurs, investors and institutions. The third edition in Lucknow puts Bharat's startups, SMEs and change makers at the centre of the conversation.
Expect two days of hard programming: capital matchmaking, policy roundtables, market-access clinics, deal rooms, and the Bharat Exchange — an exhibition floor for enterprises building for the next half billion Indians. And the prestigious Sankalp Bharat Awards, celebrating excellence across climate tech, agri-tech, circularity and more.
Adaptation and decarbonisation pathways for enterprises building from India's most climate-exposed geographies.
Heritage and craft economies as engines of livelihood — turning place and tradition into scalable enterprise.
Frontier technology and AI built around Bharat's languages, geographies and last-mile realities.
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The blueprint for India's entrepreneurial future.
Aavishkaar Foundation connects the dots of a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem — turning an idea into an enterprise, an enterprise into scale, and scale into jobs.
What began in a single district in 2023 has grown into one of India's largest regional entrepreneurship platforms — reaching 30,000+ students across 500+ government schools and colleges, and backing 40 first-generation entrepreneurs, 80% of them women, across 25 districts of Eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Workshops, mentoring and district competitions across government schools and colleges, culminating in a national stage at Sankalp Bharat.
An open call, independent jury and field validation, followed by mentoring, market linkage and grant capital for early-stage enterprises.
Three enterprises the Entrepreneur Investment Programme has already backed:
Technology-enabled rural learning delivered through village VIDYA centres — now connecting 237+ schools and 6,700+ learners.
Processing, value addition and market linkage for smallholders, built around climate-smart practices — now supporting 2,000 farmers.
Nano-fertiliser field demonstrations and product trials taken directly to smallholder farmers across the region.
Secure your seat for Sankalp Bharat 2026 in Lucknow. All passes include the main summit on 28 October.
Early bird offer: get 10% off all passes for a limited time. Registration for Sankalp Bharat 2026 is open — passes cover the main summit on 28 October; the pre-summit on 27 October is by invitation.
For founders, ecosystem builders and professionals shaping India's future.
Best for: Anyone looking to experience the ideas, conversations and people driving India's next wave of impact.
SelectFor founders, funders and professionals looking to move beyond the main programme into focused conversations and opportunities.
Best for: Funders, investors and ecosystem builders seeking deeper access to capital, partnerships and curated conversations.
SelectFor senior leaders who value deeper access, meaningful connections and an intimate networking experience beyond the conference floor.
Best for: Senior leaders, investors and ecosystem stakeholders who want high-quality connections and access to the people shaping India's impact ecosystem.
SelectFor organisations that want to showcase their work while participating fully in the Sankalp Bharat ecosystem.
Best for: Organisations looking to maximise visibility, showcase their work and build meaningful business and ecosystem relationships.
SelectAll prices in INR, exclusive of applicable taxes. Sales close 25 October 2026.
Sankalp Bharat 2026 runs on Brella, our official networking app. Browse the attendee list, message other delegates, and book 1:1 meetings before and during the summit — so you walk into Lucknow with a schedule already forming. Download the app and get started today.
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Want to meet them in person? Early bird pricing ends soon.
Reserve your seatFrontier technology built around Bharat's languages, geographies and last-mile realities.
Climate adaptation, decarbonisation pathways and circular manufacturing across India's most climate-exposed geographies.
Where philanthropic, catalytic and commercial capital meet the missing middle.
Heritage, artisanship and place-based industries as engines of livelihood and scalable enterprise.
Timings are indicative and subject to change.
Smaller-room sessions running alongside the main programme — for anyone who wants to go deeper.
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Meet angel networks, impact funds, DFIs, family offices and government at India's impact investing summit. Pick the track that fits your business.
Explore founder tracksThe second edition brought entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers into one room. Here's what that looked like — and what returns to Lucknow this October.
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Registration for Sankalp Bharat 2026 is open. Passes cover the main summit on 28 October; the pre-summit on 27 October is by invitation.
The right founder, investor or policymaker is often just one message away. Share Sankalp Bharat with your network. Early bird passes are 10% off with code EARLY10.
Now open for the 2026 edition: the Sankalp Bharat Awards celebrate enterprises turning climate, culture and compute into scalable impact across the country. Winners get the stage in Lucknow, access to investors in the room, and a feature across the Sankalp Forum network.
Sankalp Bharat 2026 takes place at Clarks Avadh in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. A metro area of 4 million+, Lucknow is under two and a half hours by air from Mumbai and Bengaluru, and the gateway to India's largest rural market.
The full record of the second edition in Lucknow — 600+ participants, 30+ sessions and four thematic tracks, and the enterprises, investors and policymakers putting Bharat's districts and smaller cities at the centre of the conversation.
If you want to partner with us or host a dedicated side event, get in touch — and we'll be back in touch soon.
