Traditionally, smart cities have emphasised hardware - the internet of things, 'big data' and advanced computing - over the needs of people and the challenges they face living in cities. They have ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

2019 will be the year that a malicious ‘deepfake’ video sparks a geopolitical incident, says Katja Bego. Today, we’re used to treating visual evidence as truth; “Seeing is believing,” as the saying ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

What is Nesta supporting Home Start UK to do? Nesta is supporting Home-Start UK with £214,805 funding to scale the UK pilot of the US-based LENA Home™ model to 21 new areas across the country.