Nava Labs
Prototyping systems change
Nava Labs uses philanthropic funding to prototype safety-net innovations that government agencies need but can’t fund directly. We build and test new approaches to delivering public services, evaluate what works, and advocate for scaling proven solutions.
Envisioning the future together
What we do:
Partner with governments, nonprofits, and universities
Build AI-powered tools and test new service delivery models
Strengthen the loop between mission, policy, and implementation
We can meet immediate needs while also reducing the systemic barriers to the change we want to see.
Kate Girard, Former Montana WIC Director on working with Nava Labs
Caseworker Empowerment Toolkit
Our team is piloting responsible uses of AI to improve access to public benefits. With support from our philanthropic funders, we’re creating a suite of tools that help caseworkers connect families with assistance programs and resources more quickly and effectively.
Unlocking technology for WIC
Nava Labs’ first focus area envisioned a future where digital tools make it easier for families to receive and staff to administer benefits through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), helping 6 million parents and children and reducing infant mortality by 33 percent.
