The Innovation Index

The Innovation Index

What is the impact of innovation investment on economic growth? Read our Innovation Index report to find out more.

The vital 6 per cent

The vital 6 per cent

New research published by NESTA shows that the 6 per cent of UK businesses with the highest growth rates generated half of the new jobs created by existing businesses between 2002 and 2008.

Big Green Challenge Winners

Big Green Challenge Winners

Find out which community-based projects have won NESTA’s Big Green Challenge.

NESTA is the UK's leading independent expert on how innovation can solve some of the country's biggest social and economic challenges.

Programme news

Age Unlimited Scotland

New programme for the over 50s, let us help turn your ideas into community projects
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Latest video

Big Green Challenge movie

View a brief movie outlining the Big Green Challenge project and showcasing the ten Finalists.
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