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Open Source Social Chicago
Join us for a networking event before Code for America Summit to connect with fellow open source enthusiasts!
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Nava joins Databricks' partner program
As a Bronze Tier Consulting Partner, we’ll leverage Databricks’ open source platform to help our partners unify data and artificial intelligence.
Choosing the right format for machine-readable data
Government data is leaving SAS behind, and the tools agencies choose to replace it with matter for modern analytics and AI workflows.
Nava Labs Demo Day: Prototyping Maryland SNAP Work Reporting
See our early research and prototypes for a solution to help Maryland automate H.R. 1 work requirement verification.
Helping Goodwill case managers connect clients with tailored resource referrals
Nava Labs recently piloted a GenAI-powered Referral Generator that helps case managers quickly find and share the right resources with clients.
4 takeaways from George Washington University’s Open Source Conference
Open source is infrastructure, community is the real product, AI models are key, and the business case still requires champions.
2026 Open Source Social Event in NYC
Nava is excited to welcome all members of the open source community to our networking event in NYC. Hope to see you there!
Nava Labs Demo Day: Piloting a Form-Filling Assistant
See what we’re learning as we pilot a Form-Filling Assistant that helps caseworkers complete application forms across multiple benefit programs.
H.R. 1 Response Demo Day 6
H.R. 1 Response Demo Day 6 is a virtual event showcasing progress on Nava’s open source solutions helping states meet requirements under H.R. 1.
Evaluating a GenAI-powered assistive chatbot for caseworkers
Rigorously tested AI-powered tools can meaningfully improve benefit navigation accuracy, particularly for newer staff.
H.R. 1 Response Demo Day 5
H.R. 1 Response Demo Day 5 is a virtual event showcasing progress on Nava’s open source solutions helping states meet requirements under H.R. 1.
Demo Day 4: Supporting Medicaid exemptions and SNAP payment error rate solutions
H.R.1 Demo Day 4 is a virtual event highlighting progress on Nava’s open-source solutions helping states meet requirements under H.R. 1.
Nava awarded contract to reduce SNAP payment error rate in Pennsylvania
We’ll work with Pennsylvania to improve SNAP eligibility, processing, and support services with modern, open source technology and tools.
OSCER Demo Day 3: Attribute-based access control & more
OSCER Demo Day 3 is a virtual event showcasing progress on Nava’s open source solution helping states meet requirements under H.R. 1.
Nava awarded contract to modernize federal grant infrastructure
We’ll help HHS modernize their legacy grants management system to improve digital experiences for grantmakers and recipients.
Demo Day 2 - Open-Source Community Engagement Reporting (OSCER) Initiative
OSCER Demo Day 2 is a virtual event highlighting progress on Nava’s open-source solution helping states meet requirements under H.R. 1.
Open Source Summit: Advancing IT Solutions for Government Implementation
The Open Source Summit 2025 is an in-person, Nava hosted event that will include government and industry speakers.
Nava launches Strata: Open source tools for every layer of government service delivery
Strata provides agencies with everything they need to run modern government services.
Modernizing Grants.gov iteratively
We’re partnering with HHS to iteratively modernize Grants.gov, connecting grant seekers with over $300 billion in financial assistance every year.
Open Source Social - Washington, DC
Nava is excited to welcome all open source and civic tech enthusiasts to our upcoming networking event!
Open Source Social
Nava is excited to welcome all members of the open source community to our networking event. Hope to see you there!
Modernizing federal grantmaking
Nava is partnering with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to improve the usability, accessibility, and transparency of Grants.gov.
Open Source Summit: Advancing IT Solutions in Federal Health and Beyond
Join us for a handful of lightning talks and panel discussions on what’s next for open source in the civic tech space.
Designing an eligibility screener tool for Montana WIC
Nava worked with Montana’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) agency to help ease the enrollment process.
Nava receives grant from Schmidt Futures for the Expanded Benefits Access Initiative
Schmidt Futures has announced Nava as a grantee of the Expanded Benefits Access Initiative to modernize the social safety net.
Use the U.S. Web Design System and focus on bigger challenges
Instead of creating a design system from scratch, use the U.S. Web Design System to save time and resources.
Cloud infrastructure in the federal government
To fully benefit from cloud infrastructure, agencies need to use modern risk management practices.
Introducing a modern design system for HealthCare.gov
A design system helps ensure that HeathCare.gov is Section 508-compliant and easy to use for everyone.
Building a design system for HealthCare.gov
Alongside the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nava created an open source design system for HealthCare.gov.
