Avni Launchpad Cohort 2 - Digitize. Pilot. Transform
January 07, 2026 by Avni Team
Announcing the Avni Launchpad Cohort 2
Cohort 1 of the Avni Launchpad brought together a diverse group of forward-thinking NGOs and social enterprises eager to embrace digital transformation in their field programs. Over just a few weeks, 10 participating organisations built and launched digital pilots using Avni across health, agriculture, education, and livelihoods. These pilots were configured, tested, and deployed — enabling teams to digitise data collection, streamline reporting, and gain real-time operational insights. The success and energy of Cohort 1 have laid a strong foundation for the launch of Cohort 2.
Glimpses of 2-day workshop in Bangalore | Avni Launchpad Cohort-1
Many NGOs running field-based programs are still on cumbersome paper/spreadsheet-based or expensive systems. Avni solves this problem by providing a low-code, AI-powered digital platform that helps organisations create offline-capable fieldwork applications and get real-time insights. NGOs want to switch to Avni, but sometimes they struggle to take the leap or fail to convince the decision makers of its value. To ease this process, Avni Launchpad provides a very quick and inexpensive way to see the value of using Avni before investing further.
The Avni Launchpad is a unique cohort-based program tailored for NGOs and social enterprises ready to take their first big step in digital transformation. In a short time of a few weeks, selected organizations receive hands-on mentoring, tailored support, and free access to Avni’s robust platform to launch a real, working digital pilot that elevates program monitoring, field data, and reporting.
Why Join the program?
If you’re an NGO working in the field, this program helps you explore how digital tools can make your work easier and more effective.
1. Learn to go digital Discover how to use Avni, a mobile app that helps you collect and manage data — even without internet.
2. Save time and reduce errors Move from paper-based data collection to a simple digital system that’s faster, more reliable, and easy to manage.
3. Test before investing Experience the value of going digital through a guided pilot, before committing major time or funds. We are offering free hosting and support until the end of launchpad program and a 10% discount on annual subscription if you sign up before the program ends.
4. Get hands-on support and build capacity Work with mentors, peers, and our team to turn your idea into a working pilot ready for the field.
5. Access to Avni community Join the Avni community - network with vibrant group of change-makers
Overall this is savings of 1 Lakh Rupees or more !
Who Should Apply
You are an NGO who has
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Suitability - Avni fits best when you have a program that is run through a field workforce, and service is provided over a period of time.
- Take a look at the case studies to help understand this more.
- If you are still not sure, please contact us through Avni Partnerships- avnipartnerships@samanvayfoundation.org to discuss further.
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Availability - You can nominate someone in the organisation who will drive the pilot. The participant
- Knows the pilot use-case
- Can spend 6-8 hours a week working on pilot scope, Avni setup and pilot rollout during the launchpad program timelines
- Is comfortable using smartphones, spreadsheets and setting up drop-down based applications like google forms.
- Can attend a 2-day workshop in New Delhi
- Sustainability - You’ll decide whether to continue after seeing how the pilot works — but it’s helpful to assess beforehand whether you’ll have the funding and operational capacity to sustain the initiative beyond the pilot phase.
Key Dates
| Week | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Jan 7 | Program announced |
| Week 4 | Jan 27 | Application submissions closed |
| Week 5 | Feb 3 | Cohort finalised |
| Week 5 | Feb 6 | Online Orientation meeting |
| Week 6-9 | Feb 9 - Mar 8 | Scoping and App design |
| Week 10 | Mar 12 - 13 | 2 day In-person workshop-App ready for pilot |
| Week 11-14 | Mar 17 - Apr 20 | Pilot |
| Week 15 | Apr 27, 2026 | Learnings from the ground. Conclusion of the cohort-2 |
Contact for queries: avnipartnerships@samanvayfoundation.org
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