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Nesta is changing

We're thrilled to announce that NESTA is now officially a charity. We've got great plans for the future, find out more about them here.

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Making ideas fly

Watch our new video - it's all about what we do and how we can help you turn your ideas into reality

Exciting times

"We're taking an exciting new step today. We have moved from being a public body to being a charity. There are exciting times ahead, join us on the journey we want to take together".

Geoff Mulgan

About us

Nesta backs innovation to help make good ideas fly. We do this by linking finance with research, networks and skills and by working in partnership across the public and private sectors and with civil society.

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What we're working on

Find out more about the work we're doing across education, health, technology and more