Blackbaud, a provider of technology solutions for the social impact sector, has announced the winners and runners-up of the first India edition of its Social Good Startup Program, conducted in collaboration with T-Hub. The 12-week programme received 135 applications from Indian startups and focused on developing technology integrations for challenges in education, financial management, fintech and fundraising. Fifteen startups were invited to pitch, eight were selected for the programme and seven completed the full programme and presented their final solutions.
Three companies were named winners. CredResolve was recognised for its work on educational payment revenue acceleration, CogniSwitch for investment pool accounting for foundations, and VyaptIX for faster payment integrations for developers. Aczen and DOMDOG were named runners-up for their integrations.
The recognised startups received cash rewards to support further development. Selected participants also had the opportunity to attend Blackbaud’s annual customer conference, bbcon 2026, to demonstrate their solutions and meet Blackbaud leaders and other participants in the social impact technology sector.
Jennifer Willson, Senior Vice President, Global Engineering and Blackbaud India, said the programme brought together India’s engineering and startup capabilities to address practical challenges faced by organisations working in the social impact sector. She said the initiative also allowed participating startups and Blackbaud teams to develop and test ideas together.
Unlike Blackbaud’s broader 12-month global programme, the India edition followed a challenge-led format over 12 weeks. Startups worked on defined product challenges with support from Blackbaud engineers and product managers. The programme included technical access, mentorship, integration support and opportunities to connect with Blackbaud’s global network. Rajiv Gajria, Vice President and Managing Director of Blackbaud India, said the initiative gave startups access to product and engineering expertise while helping Blackbaud teams learn more about innovation emerging from India.
Following the programme, winners CogniSwitch and VyaptIX, along with runner-up DOMDOG, participated in the Innovation Hub at bbcon 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. They presented their solutions at the Social Good Startup Program booth and connected with Blackbaud product leaders and members of the wider technology ecosystem. On October 13, the participating startups and Blackbaud teams attended a closing event at T-Hub in Hyderabad to mark the completion of the first India cohort.
Blackbaud said it would continue engaging with the recognised startups to explore opportunities for technical support, industry connections and greater visibility. Feedback from the inaugural programme will also inform plans for future cohorts in India. Blackbaud’s Social Good Startup Program supports early-stage software companies developing technology for the social impact sector. It connects startups with technical mentorship, technology resources and opportunities to engage with Blackbaud’s network of nonprofits, foundations, corporations and educational institutions.
