IPE Global - SME Business of the Year Award Winner 2025

Name: Ashwajit Singh

Business Name: IPE Global

Location: New Delhi , India

Award Category / Industry: 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

Sub - Category: Global Development Consulting

Company Details

IPE Global, founded in 1998, is South Asia's largest international social sector consultancy. Based in New Delhi with offices in 5 countries, the company has completed 1200+ assignments across 100+ countries for partners like USAID, World Bank, and UN agencies, impacting 600+ million lives.

It provides integrated consulting services in Health, Education, Climate, Urban Development, and Social Economic Empowerment. The approach combines evidence-based practices with local community engagement, leveraging digital innovations and data-driven insights for sustainable impact.

The mission is to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals through innovative, inclusive solutions that ensure no one is left behind.

Unique Selling Proposition / Competitive Advantage

Key Strengths

• Truly understands partners and communities on the ground

• Solutions are cost-effective and combine international expertise with local insights

• Creates real, lasting impact that drives economic growth and social equity

Unique Approach

• Tailored Solutions: Designed around specific context and needs

• Complete Partnership: From strategy through implementation to impact measurement

• Evidence-Based: All decisions backed by solid data and research

• Flexible & Responsive: Quick adaptation to changing situations

• Capacity Building: Empowering local teams to sustain progress long-term

• Innovation-Driven: Constantly exploring new approaches and technologies

What Sets IPE Global Apart

• End-to-End Service: From policy design to final assessment

• Multi-Sector Expertise: Teams spanning health, education, urban development, climate, and governance

• Global Reach, Local Understanding: 1,200+ projects across 100+ countries with deep community connections

• Purpose-Driven: Sustainable development prioritized over pure profit

• Trusted Partnerships: Strong ties with World Bank, UN agencies, USAID, and governments

• Equity Focus: Gender and inclusion central to all work

• Digital Innovation: Leveraging technology for scale and transparency

• Expert Leadership: Team includes Harvard and LSE alumni, plus diverse specialists

IPE Global doesn’t just deliver projects – it creates sustainable change that empowers communities and drives inclusive development.

Achievements and Milestones

Growth Story Milestones

📽 IPE Global Corporate Film

Early Growth (1998–2010):

• 1998: Founded by London School of Economics alumni

• 2004: First international project in Sri Lanka

• 2007: Grew to 100+ full-time professionals

• 2010: First project in Africa

Major Expansion (2011–2022):

• 2011: Henderson Equity Partners invested; opened Kenya and Ethiopia offices

• 2012: Established Bangladesh office

• 2014: Acquired Triple Line Consulting UK

• 2017: Reached 100+ clients globally

• 2020: Mobilized $350 million for India’s first healthcare blended finance facility (SAMRIDH)

• 2021: Trained 10,000+ healthcare professionals during COVID-19

• 2022: Impacted 600+ million lives through projects

Recent Awards & Recognition

Company Awards:

• 2023: Smart City of the Year awards for Tumakuru and Ujjain projects

• 2022: P3 Impact Award at Concordia Summit for SAMRIDH project

• 2022: First South Asian consultancy to help win Blue Flag Award for Lakshadweep beaches

• 2022: India Digital Award for mobile app under Project Rajpusht

• 2022: Commonwealth Digital Health Award for maternal health innovation

CEO Ashwajit Singh’s Awards:

• 2025: UK Achievers' Award for Business & Entrepreneurship

• 2024: Business World Social Entrepreneur of the Year

• 2022: Social Entrepreneurship Award by Entrepreneur India

Future Focus:

• Expanding deeper into Africa over the next 3 years

• Strengthening South-South collaboration between developing countries

• Leveraging digital innovation and data for sustainable development

• Continuing focus on gender equality and climate challenges

Customer Objectives

• Understands customer needs

• Most innovative products/services

Contribution to Community / Society

Impact on Communities

IPE Global has created impact through projects and services, directly improving the lives of partners and beneficiaries. From enhancing healthcare and education access to promoting financial inclusion and livelihood opportunities, the initiatives empower communities, particularly marginalized groups like women, children, and youth.

📖 Coffee Table Book: "Inspired by Women" showcases 50 empowering narratives of women whose lives transformed with IPE Global’s work.

Giving Back to People

1. YLP (Young Leaders Program): Grooming Young Leaders (YLs) to take greater leadership roles

2. Employee Engagement: Brown Bag sessions, volunteering, team sports/fitness, Buddy Initiative for new hire integration

3. Aura Learning Champion Award: Recognizing exceptional learning initiatives, linking professional development to growth

4. Women Leadership Programme: Unconscious bias training, inclusivity workshops, wellness programs, mentorship, policy training

Knowledge Sharing Initiatives

• Publishing Insightful Reports & Knowledge Products – Dissemination of research findings, evaluation reports, case studies, toolkits

• Hosting Knowledge Dialogues & Webinars – Workshops, panel discussions, thematic webinars for government, academia, civil society, private sector

• Thought Leadership through Media & Journals – Contributing expert columns, articles, op-eds in reputed platforms

• Academic & Policy Partnerships – Collaborations with institutions like IIT for research, academic exchange, internships

• Capacity Building & Training Programs – Technical training, exposure visits, skilling for officials, NGOs, stakeholders

• Open Access Knowledge Platforms – Digital platforms for free access to data, insights, and tools for learning & innovation