The Standards of Evidence model helps to answer an important innovation question: "Is an innovation doing any good? Is it even doing harm? Is the status quo just as good as the innovation?" It ...

Our guide on using design tools and methods in the public sector, created in partnership with design firm IDEO. Content and Communications Manager, Innovation Skills Isobel worked in the Innovation ...

Accelerators provide intensive and time-limited business support for cohorts of startups, aiming to get them ready for investment more quickly than traditional incubators. The accelerator model has ...

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All babies and children need stable, caring relationships and stimulating experiences to thrive. The environment and experiences of early childhood shape our brains and bodies, creating the building ...

We bring bold ideas to life to grow the creative economy, and help arts and cultural organisations thrive. Celeste managed the Creative Business Mentor Network, a programme which aims to nurture some ...

How can it help me? Completing a theory of change worksheet helps you to map out the necessary steps you need to take to achieve a particular goal. It can help you to identify the potential impact and ...

Nesta’s strategy to 2030 sets out three innovation missions to guide and inform our work across the nations of the UK over the next ten years: As a devolved nation, there are unique opportunities in ...

Challenge Works previously called Nesta Challenges, was founded in 2012 as a dedicated unit within Nesta and in 2022 became a social enterprise to reflect a shift in priorities and focus. Challenge ...

Through minimising the use of resources in development, production and delivery, or by leveraging them in new ways, frugal innovation results in dramatically lower-cost products and services.

The European Digital Social Innovation Index (EDSII) is the first index ranking how different European cities support digital social innovation (DSI) and tech for good to grow and thrive. Use this ...

The UK boasts an impressive line-up of tech talent and social entrepreneurs. At Nesta, we’re particularly interested in that sweet spot that combines the two. With that in mind, here’s our list of ten ...