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Economic growth

As the UK emerges from the economic downturn, innovative ideas and new business models will be essential for underpinning future growth and prosperity.

NESTA's practical programmes - informed by our expert research and policy work - are providing the hard evidence of how the UK can best exploit innovation for economic benefit.


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