Sankalp Africa Awards 2016: Information Kit

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Sankalp Awards Africa 2016: Information KitSankalp Africa Summit 2016

February 24* – 26, 2016Nairobi, Kenya

*February 24th – Pre-summit Workshops and Award Jury Deliberations

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Sankalp Africa Summit 2016 and Sankalp Africa Awards Program

Sankalp Africa Summit 2016: Nairobi (Kenya), February 24-26, 2016

The Fastest Growing Inclusive Development Platform Focused on Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Africa!!

2 Africa Editions 20 High Impact Enterprises Showcased

2000 Delegates | 125 Speakers 30 Countries

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Sankalp Awards Program

Supports emerging enterprises and helps access a global network of entrepreneurs & funders

Showcased 150+ enterprises, enabled 400 mentoring connections and facilitated over USD122Mn investments

SANKALP AFRICA AWARDS 2016 ANNOUNCED

“I have never attended a conference that was so well-organized, so correctly targeted and focused, with such high-quality attendance and which was also relaxed and fun.” – Laurent Demuynck, Founder & CEO, Kigali Farms Kigali, Rwanda

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Sankalp Africa Awards 2016

Fund Raise Capacity Building Support

Networks and VisibilityShowcase and Pitch Platform

WHY Sankalp Awards?

Raise up to USD 1.5 Million through the I3N Network

Receive financial grant (Winners)

One-to-One mentoring support Investment Collateral

Preparation (Financial Model and Business Plan)

Business Model Refinement

Access to Sankalp Africa Summit 2016

Global visibility - media exposure and access to global partner networks

Pitch to a eminent Grand Jury Pitch at the Sankalp Africa

Summit 2016 Pitch at the Global Sankalp

Summit 2016 in India

Our Partners

Application deadline: November 15, 2015.


Eligibility Criteria

Sankalp invites applications from ‘for-profit’ enterprises, which use market based solutions to meet development outcomes.

Sectors of Focus

Agriculture, Food & Rural Business Clean Energy and Clean Technology Education and Vocational Training Health, Water and Sanitation Technology for development

General Criteria Clear for-profit business model with high

potential for scale Some proof of concept on the ground, and

are preferably generating revenues Looking for funding up to USD 1.5 million Operational in either Kenya, Tanzania,

Rwanda or Uganda

Legal Status of the Company

Limited Partnership Sole Proprietorship Partnership Limited Company


Timeframe for Sankalp Africa Awards

Call for Applications

(Oct 20-Nov 15)

• From enterprises across Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda

• Evaluation by an Investment Committee to select the Top 8 enterprises

• Mentoring and Coaching or Investment Collateral Preparation and Investment Pitch

• 8 finalist pitch to I3N network for investment

• The 8 finalists also pitch to an eminent jury to select winners

• 8 finalists pitch to the attendees at the Sankalp Africa Summit 2016

• Winners announced at the Summit

Shortlisting of Finalists

(Nov 15- Dec 15)

Capacity Building

(Dec 15- Feb 20)

Investor Showcase &Grand Jury

(Feb 24)

Summit Showcase

(Feb 25)


Evaluation Criteria

20%

15%

10%20%

20%

15%

Entrepreneur and Team (20%)

Commitment and Vision Complementary and

motivated second line of management

Market Landscape (15%) Size and potential of the

market Other existing players in the

market

Differentiation vs Other Players (10%)

Clear value proposition of the product/service

Advantage over existing players

Sustainability And Scalability (20%) Clearly defined revenue model Projected trajectory towards mid/ long

term profitability Clearly articulated scale up plans

Traction till date (20%) Functional product / service Compliance with regulations

(clinical trials), initiation of IP / patent, certification process

Customer validation

Social Impact (15%) Number of beneficiaries and

subsequent increase in income New employment opportunities

created Reduction in carbon emissions,


Testimonials

“First I should thank you for the great work you have done for EA Fruits. You will always have a remarkable/special place in our journey. We can never stop from appreciating this. You have worked tirelessly

with us and we look forward to continue our work with you.”Elia Timotheo, MD, East Africa Fruits, Sankalp Africa Award

Finalist 2015

“Honestly the work you have done on our financial model and pitch deck is awesome! I salute you for this, we are most grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Sankalp

Awards 2015. It is really inspiring us to push ourselves harder and achieve more.” Dr. Gideon Emorut, Founder, Geel Medical Services, Sankalp Africa Award

Finalist 2015


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Application deadline: November 15, 2015

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