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Changelabs

Change Labs is a Native-led nonprofit organization based in Tuba City, Arizona, focused on empowering Native entrepreneurs through resources, incubation, and coaching. It aims to promote economic sovereignty within Native communities.

IncubatorFunderProgram host

Overview

What Changelabs does

What Changelabs is

Change Labs is a Native-led nonprofit organization based in Tuba City, Arizona, focused on empowering Native entrepreneurs through resources, incubation, and coaching. It aims to promote economic sovereignty within Native communities.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports funder and program host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Incubator
Founded
Founded in 2019
Approximate age
About 7 years
Structured capabilities
Funder · Program host
Last reviewed
April 11, 2026
What Incubator means

An incubator is a support environment for turning a nascent idea or early company into a startup that is more ready for customers, funding, or an accelerator.

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Capability profile

Changelabs as a funder

Investment thesis

Changelabs aims to enable the innovation ecosystem in the Middle East and Africa with a focus on impact, supporting early-stage startups and entrepreneurs through various programs.

Focus narrative

Changelabs invests in and provides services across various sectors including fintech, sustainability and green initiatives, general impact, venture capital, and deep tech. Their programs are designed to support early-stage startups, entrepreneurs, and funds, facilitating growth through funding, networking, workshops, and mentorship.

Value beyond capital

Changelabs provides strategic support, funding, networking opportunities, workshops, and mentorship to help startups and entrepreneurs grow and succeed in their respective sectors.

Focus and fit

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Series B · Series C · Growth Equity
Regions
Africa

Availability

Currently deploying
Not published

Portfolio and track record

Portfolio context

Changelabs has worked with notable clients such as RAYA Holding, Misr Insurance, Blom Bank, CIB, FMO, GIZ, the World Bank, Hivos, Allianz, and SDC. They have also supported numerous startups and initiatives, including Electrified, ReNile, and AlProtein, among others.

Capability profile

Changelabs as a program host

Program thesis

Changelabs aims to enable the innovation ecosystem in the Middle East and Africa with a focus on impact.

Focus narrative

Changelabs invests in and provides services across various sectors including fintech, sustainability and green initiatives, general impact, venture capital, and deep tech. Their programs are designed to support early-stage startups, entrepreneurs, and funds, facilitating growth through funding, networking, workshops, and mentorship.

Value and support

Changelabs offers funding, networking opportunities, workshops, and mentorship to support early-stage startups and entrepreneurs.

Availability

Application state
Not published

Focus and fit

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed
Regions
AfricaMENA

Alumni and track record

Alumni context

Changelabs has worked with notable clients such as RAYA Holding, Misr Insurance, Blom Bank, CIB, FMO, GIZ, the World Bank, Hivos, Allianz, and SDC. They have also supported numerous startups and initiatives, including Electrified, ReNile, and AlProtein.

Common questions

What to know about Changelabs

Upseed classifies Changelabs under the Incubator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and program host capabilities.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

April 11, 2026

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