We use analytical, data and technology skills to solve problems, test solutions, and drive Nesta’s missions forward. We have a range of expert data scientists, engineers and programme managers ...

In order for the UK Government to meet its legally binding net-zero targets, fossil fuel heating systems will need to be replaced with heat pumps and other low-carbon heating systems in all homes ...

We've used a big data approach to measure and map the UK games industry and track its evolution over time.

Over the past couple of months, we’ve been laying the groundwork for building the research and funding agenda of the Next Generation Internet (NGI) initiative, the European Commission’s new flagship ...

Instead of placing big bets on assumptions about ideas when they are first proposed, policies need to be reviewed and improved throughout their development via a process of test and learn. This ...

Chris led Nesta's research interests into how startups and new technologies can drive economic growth, and what this means for businesses, intermediaries and for the government. Over the last year, ...

www.nesta.org.uk/blog/why-and-how-does-collaboration-drive-innovation-public-sector/ ...

Most people live in homes that burn gas or other fossil fuels to provide heat and hot water. To reach net zero emissions by 2050, we have to switch to greener heating. Heat pumps, which run on ...

Toby worked with local governments to develop and pilot improvements to services that support young children and families. This report outlines the potential of AI tools in schools and colleges, and ...

Kirsten was an Executive Director at Nesta and led Nesta’s Research, Analysis and Policy team. There are many ways to help bring good ideas to life. Nesta works to uncover, develop and test, new ways ...

Dr Dolly van Tullekan is an independent policy consultant, advisor and visiting researcher at Cambridge University’s MRC Epidemiology Unit. Henry Dimbleby is co-founder and managing partner of Bramble ...

www.nesta.org.uk/report/realising-the-value-ten-actions-to-put-people-and-communities-at-the-heart-of-health-and-wellbeing/ ...