We work to uncover, analyse and test new ways of supporting innovation from across sectors and around the world. These techniques, tools and processes are collectively known as innovation methods. The ...

From altruistic drones to prize-winning AI artists, here are our 10 trends, tech breakthroughs and social movements for the year ahead. We explore how existing technology could work for us. Could ...

How will it help me? This worksheet prompts you to think differently – from a range of perspectives – to help you create ideas to solve problems, or to strengthen or expand your proposition. There are ...

Ravi Gurumurthy is Group Chief Executive Officer, joining Nesta as Chief Executive in December 2019. Ravi was previously responsible for the International Rescue Committee’s work in designing, testing ...

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Innovation mapping uses new data sources, data science methods and visualisation tools to help policymakers navigate complex innovation systems, helping answer questions such as: “Where is innovation ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sarah is a senior analyst for policy futures in Nesta's Discovery Hub, which aims to create a link between Nesta’s current portfolio and our pipeline of future work. Throughout 2023, protests were ...

Bas was the Head of Learning Experience Design in the Innovation Skills team. Content and Communications Manager, Innovation Skills Isobel worked in the Innovation Skills team as Content and ...

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 ...