NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

Sankalp Forum and Intellecap are bringing together the best entrepreneurs from Africa and Asia to find new ideas and solutions that aim to deliver on the ambitious opportunity that the (SDGs) outline” – Business for Sustainable Development Commission. Globally, the private sector stands to contribute up to USD 12T and 380M jobs by aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals. Entrepreneurship and Innovation will be critical in unlocking these opportunities. For instance, solutions to affordable housing could create over 13 million jobs and in Africa alone, SDGs are likely to generate over USD 1.1T in market value and 85M jobs by 2030. As an open platform, Sankalp Forum is committed to driving a forward-looking Agenda with specific focus on the challenges and opportunities that are unique to the African continent. Join us as we celebrate and champion innovation, entrepreneurship, and impact investing for sustainable and inclusive Africa.