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Blackbaud Recognizes Winners And Runners-Up Of Inaugural Social Good Startup Program In India
Updated on Fri, Oct 23, 2026
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Accelerated program connected Indian startups with Blackbaud product and engineering expertise to build integrations for real-world social impact challenges
Hyderabad, Telangana (October 22, 2026) — Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading provider of AI-powered solutions for social impact, recognized the winners and runners-up of the inaugural India edition of its Social Good Startup Program. Delivered in collaboration with T-Hub, the focused 12-week program attracted 135 applications and connected selected Indian startups with Blackbaud product and engineering expertise to build integrations addressing defined challenges across education, financial management, fintech and fundraising.
Fifteen startups were invited to pitch, eight were selected and seven completed the full program and presented final solutions. Five companies were recognized: three winners and two runners-up.
The three winners were:
Aczen and DOMDOG were recognized as runners-up for the strength of their integrations.
The winning prize for the recognized startups combined a cash reward to support their continued development with the opportunity for select startups to attend Blackbaud’s annual customer conference, bbcon 2026, to showcase their solutions and connect with Blackbaud leaders and the wider social impact technology ecosystem.
“India’s engineering and startup ecosystems bring together exceptional technical depth, entrepreneurial thinking and the ability to innovate at speed,” said Jennifer Willson, Senior Vice President, Global Engineering & Blackbaud India. “This program created a meaningful opportunity to apply those strengths to real challenges facing the social impact sector, while giving participating startups and Blackbaud teams the opportunity to build, learn and test new ideas together.”
The India edition adapted Blackbaud’s established global Social Good Startup Program into a faster, challenge-led format. Unlike the broader 12-month global experience, participating startups began with defined product challenges and worked with dedicated Blackbaud engineers and product managers across four pillars within a focused 12-week period. Startups received mentorship, technical access, structured integration support and exposure to Blackbaud’s global ecosystem.
“The response to the first India edition demonstrates the maturity and ambition of the startup ecosystem here,” said Rajiv Gajria, Vice President and Managing Director, Blackbaud India. “By connecting founders with defined product challenges and dedicated Blackbaud product and engineering teams, we created a genuine two-way learning experience. Startups gained access to global expertise and opportunities, while our teams gained new insights and a closer understanding of the innovation emerging from India.”
Following the program, winners CogniSwitch and VyaptIX, along with runner-up DOMDOG, participated in the Innovation Hub at bbcon 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. The startups showcased their solutions at the Social Good Startup Program booth, presented their solutions to focused groups, and connected with Blackbaud product leaders and members of the wider social impact technology ecosystem.
Blackbaud will continue working with the recognized startups to identify relevant enablement opportunities, increase visibility, build connections and explore appropriate avenues for continued engagement. Learnings from the first India edition will also inform discussions about how future Social Good Startup Program cohorts in India could evolve.
Following their return from bbcon 2026, the participating startups joined the wider cohort and Blackbaud teams for a closing celebration at T-Hub in Hyderabad on October 13. The event recognized the people and organizations that contributed to the inaugural India edition.
Read more about the first Social Good Startup Program India cohort, the participating startups and the collaboration behind the 12-week program in the blog post, Celebrating Blackbaud’s First Social Good Startup Program Cohort in India.
Blackbaud’s Social Good Startup Program is a tech accelerator designed to support diverse, early-stage software companies whose innovative solutions address challenges that matter to the social impact community. The program connects startups with expert technology mentorship and access to Blackbaud’s global network serving nonprofits, foundations, corporations and educational institutions. Participating startups may also receive access to Blackbaud technology resources, integration opportunities, customer and stakeholder engagement, and participation in Blackbaud technology and user events.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world's leading provider of AI-powered solutions for social impact. Serving nonprofits, educational institutions, companies committed to corporate social responsibility, and individual change makers, Blackbaud propels impact at scale with the sector’s most intelligent solutions for fundraising and engagement, education solutions, financial management and CSR and grantmaking. With the deepest expertise powered by the world’s largest philanthropic data set, the most connected workflows, and the most powerful impact network, Blackbaud’s solutions are building a future where resources are unleashed at the speed of need. Blackbaud has been recognized by Fast Company, Newsweek, Quartz, Forbes and more for AI innovation, responsible leadership and workplace excellence. Blackbaud has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, India and the United Kingdom, supporting users in 100+ countries. Learn more at www.blackbaud.com or follow us on X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations and assumptions contained in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding expected benefits of products and product features. Although Blackbaud attempts to be accurate in making these forward-looking statements, it is possible that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such statements are based. In addition, other important factors that could cause results to differ materially include the following: general economic risks; uncertainty regarding increased business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales growth; management of integration of acquired companies and other risks associated with acquisitions; risks associated with successful implementation of multiple integrated software products; the ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks associated with management of growth; lengthy sales and implementation cycles; technological changes that make our products and services less competitive; and the other risk factors set forth from time to time in the SEC filings for Blackbaud, copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud's investor relations department. All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.
Hyderabad, Telangana (October 22, 2026) — Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading provider of AI-powered solutions for social impact, recognized the winners and runners-up of the inaugural India edition of its Social Good Startup Program. Delivered in collaboration with T-Hub, the focused 12-week program attracted 135 applications and connected selected Indian startups with Blackbaud product and engineering expertise to build integrations addressing defined challenges across education, financial management, fintech and fundraising.
Fifteen startups were invited to pitch, eight were selected and seven completed the full program and presented final solutions. Five companies were recognized: three winners and two runners-up.
The three winners were:
- CredResolve, recognized for work focused on educational payment revenue acceleration;
- CogniSwitch, recognized for work focused on investment pool accounting for foundations;
- VyaptIX, recognized for work focused on accelerated payment integrations for developers.
Aczen and DOMDOG were recognized as runners-up for the strength of their integrations.
The winning prize for the recognized startups combined a cash reward to support their continued development with the opportunity for select startups to attend Blackbaud’s annual customer conference, bbcon 2026, to showcase their solutions and connect with Blackbaud leaders and the wider social impact technology ecosystem.
“India’s engineering and startup ecosystems bring together exceptional technical depth, entrepreneurial thinking and the ability to innovate at speed,” said Jennifer Willson, Senior Vice President, Global Engineering & Blackbaud India. “This program created a meaningful opportunity to apply those strengths to real challenges facing the social impact sector, while giving participating startups and Blackbaud teams the opportunity to build, learn and test new ideas together.”
The India edition adapted Blackbaud’s established global Social Good Startup Program into a faster, challenge-led format. Unlike the broader 12-month global experience, participating startups began with defined product challenges and worked with dedicated Blackbaud engineers and product managers across four pillars within a focused 12-week period. Startups received mentorship, technical access, structured integration support and exposure to Blackbaud’s global ecosystem.
“The response to the first India edition demonstrates the maturity and ambition of the startup ecosystem here,” said Rajiv Gajria, Vice President and Managing Director, Blackbaud India. “By connecting founders with defined product challenges and dedicated Blackbaud product and engineering teams, we created a genuine two-way learning experience. Startups gained access to global expertise and opportunities, while our teams gained new insights and a closer understanding of the innovation emerging from India.”
Following the program, winners CogniSwitch and VyaptIX, along with runner-up DOMDOG, participated in the Innovation Hub at bbcon 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. The startups showcased their solutions at the Social Good Startup Program booth, presented their solutions to focused groups, and connected with Blackbaud product leaders and members of the wider social impact technology ecosystem.
Blackbaud will continue working with the recognized startups to identify relevant enablement opportunities, increase visibility, build connections and explore appropriate avenues for continued engagement. Learnings from the first India edition will also inform discussions about how future Social Good Startup Program cohorts in India could evolve.
Following their return from bbcon 2026, the participating startups joined the wider cohort and Blackbaud teams for a closing celebration at T-Hub in Hyderabad on October 13. The event recognized the people and organizations that contributed to the inaugural India edition.
Read more about the first Social Good Startup Program India cohort, the participating startups and the collaboration behind the 12-week program in the blog post, Celebrating Blackbaud’s First Social Good Startup Program Cohort in India.
About the Blackbaud Social Good Startup Program
Blackbaud’s Social Good Startup Program is a tech accelerator designed to support diverse, early-stage software companies whose innovative solutions address challenges that matter to the social impact community. The program connects startups with expert technology mentorship and access to Blackbaud’s global network serving nonprofits, foundations, corporations and educational institutions. Participating startups may also receive access to Blackbaud technology resources, integration opportunities, customer and stakeholder engagement, and participation in Blackbaud technology and user events.
About Blackbaud
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world's leading provider of AI-powered solutions for social impact. Serving nonprofits, educational institutions, companies committed to corporate social responsibility, and individual change makers, Blackbaud propels impact at scale with the sector’s most intelligent solutions for fundraising and engagement, education solutions, financial management and CSR and grantmaking. With the deepest expertise powered by the world’s largest philanthropic data set, the most connected workflows, and the most powerful impact network, Blackbaud’s solutions are building a future where resources are unleashed at the speed of need. Blackbaud has been recognized by Fast Company, Newsweek, Quartz, Forbes and more for AI innovation, responsible leadership and workplace excellence. Blackbaud has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, India and the United Kingdom, supporting users in 100+ countries. Learn more at www.blackbaud.com or follow us on X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations and assumptions contained in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding expected benefits of products and product features. Although Blackbaud attempts to be accurate in making these forward-looking statements, it is possible that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such statements are based. In addition, other important factors that could cause results to differ materially include the following: general economic risks; uncertainty regarding increased business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales growth; management of integration of acquired companies and other risks associated with acquisitions; risks associated with successful implementation of multiple integrated software products; the ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks associated with management of growth; lengthy sales and implementation cycles; technological changes that make our products and services less competitive; and the other risk factors set forth from time to time in the SEC filings for Blackbaud, copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud's investor relations department. All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.
First published on Fri, Oct 23, 2026
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