Announcing the WInners of the 2026 Tools Competition!

2026 Winner

Navvy

Helping college students access public benefits and basic needs resources

United States of America

Focus Area:

Post-Secondary Learning

Prize Level:

Transform Prize

Project Description

Navvy helps college students navigate complex public benefits systems through a personalized, technology-supported experience. Students complete a short screener to identify eligibility for programs like SNAP and Medicaid, the receive a customized roadmap with documentation checklists, application guidance, and ongoing support through chatbot and text message follow-up. The platform is designed specifically for higher education, combining technology with campus partnerships and outreach strategies to increase benefit utilization and reduce administrative burden. By helping students access critical resources, Navvy supports college persistence, retention, and completion.

Meet Our Team

Paige Swanstein

Co-Founder and Executive Director

Travis Jefferson

Founding Engineer