We are Nesta, the research and innovation foundation.
Our focus is on three ambitious missions: a fairer start, a healthy life, and a sustainable future. By 2030, we aim for every child to have the same chance of developing to their full potential, to halve the prevalence of obesity in the UK, and to reduce home carbon emissions by 30%.
We apply our deep expertise in innovation methods to design, test, and scale solutions across the innovation lifecycle. We work through research, policy development, venture building, and impact investing to tackle society’s biggest challenges.
We extend our impact through specialised units including BIT and Challenge Works, which help organisations solve complex problems using behavioural insights and challenge prizes.