Awardee and recipient archive
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Alex Mayhew
Alex Mayhew used NESTA investment to push the boundaries of the computer games market and commercialise his groundbreaking multi-media game, Dreamer.
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Alistair Macfarlane
Engineer Alistair Macfarlane secured NESTA investment to develop and test a prototype of his low-cost, low-energy dehumidifier that could help ease damp problems in thousands of homes.
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Allan McRobie
NESTA's Fellowship enabled Allan McRobie - Reader in Engineering at Cambridge University - to promote the value and uses of engineering in a series of public projects, with a view to boosting the number of students entering the profession.
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BioRegional MiniMills Ltd
Environmental company BioRegional Minimills Ltd is developing a technology to safely and cheaply make paper from straw on a small-scale local level. With NESTA's support, feasibility is now proven and a full industrial scale pilot and demonstration plant
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Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Learning Journeys
Bradford Metropolitan District Council secured NESTA support to work with Education Bradford and Creative Minds on a series of interdisciplinary workshops to encourage children's creative thinking and learning.
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Brenda Murphy
NESTA's Fellowship enabled playwright, poet and novelist Brenda Murphy to work with a mentor as she embarked on a new play and her first novel.
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Brian McClave & George Millward
Groundbreaking 3-dimensional filmmaker Brian McClave and his scientist neighbour George Millward created the first ever three-dimensional video of the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, capturing the full, stunning effect of one of the world's natural w
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Bruno Martelli and Ruth Gibson, Igloo
Cutting-edge artists' group, Igloo, received NESTA support to research and develop ways for live and virtual performers to interact.
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Campbell McAllister
NESTA's Fellowship enabled award-winning UK animator Campbell McAllister to train in new technologies to explore a new kind of animation film.
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Carol Moore
Actor and director Carol Moore was given a NESTA Fellowship to explore issues of racism and cultural diversity in Belfast, collaborating with others to work on a full-length documentary film.
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Chris McCabe
NESTA's Dream Time enabled scientist and novelist Chris McCabe (author of five comic novels under the pen-name John McCabe) to bring his scientific insight into his novels. He is keen to enable literature to provoke debate on science.
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Chris Morley, New Directions in Digital Media
New Directions in Digital Media secured NESTA support to explore the potential for using DVD to extend creativity in learning. Teachers at six schools across the UK took part in the research into how DVD technology can contribute to - and transform - teac
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Colm McKeown
With NESTA's support, engineering designer Colm McKeown has designed a robotic system to harvest mushrooms, the only stage of commercial mushroom production that is still done by hand. The new automated system is set to increase speed and productivity for
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David Napier, MagniCap
MagniCap secured NESTA investment for its magnifying glass attached to the lid of medication packaging so information about dosage can be easily read, especially by the elderly or those with poor eyesight. NESTA funding was aimed at accelerating business
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Dr Mark Harper, StesT (Structural Testing Technologies Limited)
NESTA's support enabled Dr Mark Harper and his company STesT to develop radar technology to search for underground water leaks which result in millions of litres of clean drinking water being lost each day. STesT's first leak detection device, The Magic C
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Dr Matteo Santin, Tofu-based biomaterials
The University of Brighton's Dr Matteo Santin secured NESTA investment to develop a tofu-based biomaterial for use by dentists to mend the damaged bone of anyone who has lost a tooth. The biomaterial integrates quickly with a patient's own tissues to enco
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Drake Music Project
Charity Drake Music Project secured NESTA support to develop new software enabling disabled and non-disabled primary school pupils to work side by side, composing and performing their own music.
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Emily Mantell, P.Rude
As one of NESTA's Creative Pioneers, Emily Mantell launched P.Rude - a company dedicated to promoting women's sexual awareness by taking a radical new approach to the design and packaging of female products.
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Frank McConnell
NESTA's Fellowship enabled leading dancer and choreographer Frank McConnell to develop dance productions for arts audiences in collaboration with other writers, dancers and directors, and to nurture Scottish dance in local Highland communities.
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Gavin Morris, Boredbrand Entertainments
With NESTA's support, digital software designer Gavin Morris launched Boredbrand's Digital Funfair, a travelling show which combines new media, dance, music and film. Touring music festivals and other events, Gavin takes the experience of creative digital
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Glenn Melvin
NESTA's support helped self-employed plasterer Glenn Melvin to develop a new energy-saving insulating plaster, Wall Reform. As a result, Glenn now has a hugely successful product which has won many prestigious awards, including the National 'Business Comm
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Haroun Mahgerefteh
With almost one third of all chemicals produced in the world in the form of powder, it's crucial to know exact particle size and distribution. Dr Haroun Mahgerefteh secured NESTA investment to develop revolutionary technology to do this, and aid in the ma
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Hugh MacPherson
Hugh MacPherson is a trained engineer, a practising acupuncturist and a senior researcher in Health Sciences at the University of York. Hugh?s Fellowship has allowed him to explore synergies between Western and Chinese medical practice, which will benefit
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Jeremy Millar
Artist, writer and curator Jeremy Millar received a NESTA Fellowship to extend his creative practice and acquire new skills as a filmmaker.
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John Gruzelier, Making Waves
Goldsmiths College secured NESTA funding for Making Waves, a research project with Trinity College of Music and schools in Greenwich and Tower Hamlets to evaluate whether learning to control brain rhythms can aid the process of learning to sing or play a
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John McCloskey
NESTA's Fellowship enabled graphic designer John McCloskey to experiment with film animation techniques that combine hand drawing with computer animation. This approach could revolutionise the animation industry, resulting in a new type of animated featur
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John McCloskey
NESTA's Fellowship has enabled graphic designer John McCloskey to experiment with new film animation techniques that combine hand drawing with computer animation. This approach could revolutionise the animation industry, resulting in a new type of animate
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John McGrath
Theatre director John McGrath secured a NESTA Cultural Leadership award to spend time away from his role as artistic director of the Contact Theatre, Manchester, to learn from inspirational leaders and gain knowledge, skills and expertise to initiate and
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Kaffe Matthews
Electroacoustic artist Kaffe Matthews secured a NESTA Dream Time award to work with her local community as part of her research into hardware to alter the way we interact with music. A respected worldwide performer, Kaffe works at the cutting edge, helpin
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Katie Mitchell and James Macdonald
Radical theatre directors Katie Mitchell and James Macdonald used the opportunity of their joint NESTA Fellowship to explore new rehearsal and production methods. Their ambition is to find new ways for British theatre to reach out to a wider and younger a
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Kevin Maynard, Imprint Pharmaceuticals Ltd
NESTA supported Imprint Pharmaceuticals as they developed DepotOne, a unique small-bore needle to replace larger needles that can alarm patients and add to the trauma for those already nervous.
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Lindsay Bloxam and Cristina De Matteis, Bloxam De Matteis
Aiming to increase public interest in molecular science, chemist Dr Cristina De Matteis worked with lighting designer Lindsay Bloxham to create a series of wall and ceiling lights based on complex molecular structures.
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Louise Mitchell
Louise Mitchell secured a NESTA award to take time away from her job as director of charitable company, Glasgow Cultural Enterprises, and develop her leadership skills with support from director of Holland's Groningen Museum, Kees van Twist.
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Manchester Metropolitan University Art school (MMU) and Science Enterprise Centre (MSEC)
The UK's first ever MA in Enterprise in Art and Design is a collaboration between Manchester Metropolitan University Art School and Manchester Science and Enterprise Centre. NESTA part-funded the course, as well as providing two scholarships.
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Mark Miodownik
During his NESTA Fellowship, Dr Mark Miodownik has established the EngineeringArt network, enabling artists, designers and architects to collaborate with materials scientists to set a research agenda for designing new materials in the 21st century.
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Matthias Megyeri
Creative Pioneer awardee, designer Matthias Megyeri launched SweetDreamSecurityTM, selling innovative security products which not only help people feel safer, but also, boast a non-threatening contemporary design.
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May Miles Thomas
BAFTA-winning director May Miles Thomas used her NESTA Fellowship to further her commitment to producing a blueprint for digital cinema. Elemental Films, the independent production company she co-runs, continues to break new ground in digital production,
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Mµzantiks Ltd
NESTA supported the launch of M�zantiks, a curriculum-focused website for school children to make, record and play their own music while learning about the science and technology of sound.
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Michael Medora, ColourHolographic
Quite literally stopping people in their tracks, ColourHolographic?s arresting holograms have become a powerful new tool for marketeers. Since receiving their NESTA award to commercialise the technology, the company has won new business from the likes of
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Micrima
Micrima secured NESTA investment to develop radical breast screening technology to enable accurate diagnosis of breast tissue - and early detection of cancer. The technology is expected to be of particular benefit to younger women as X-ray mammography is
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MOTIVATE, the Millennium Mathematics Project
NESTA provided early funding for MOTIVATE, a real-time videoconferencing project for schools, providing maths, science and cross-curricular videoconferences for students aged five to 19. The project puts pupils in touch with top mathematicians so they can
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Music Touchscreen
Andrew Fentem has developed an innovative touch-screen technology which he hopes will revolutionise the music industry. NESTA investment went towards commercialising the first product, aimed initially at DJs and production studios.
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Mythstories Museum of Myth and Fable, Move it, Touch it, Feel the rhythm and Do it
Shropshire's Mythstories Museum of Myth and Fable secured NESTA support to develop Move it, Touch it, Feel the Rhythm and Do It, using technology and art to initiate exciting storytelling which is accessible to all.
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National Marine Aquarium, Sea Sense
Plymouth's National Marine Aquarium used NESTA support for its project, Sea Sense, in which it created a series of discovery pods to appeal to very young visitors. By capturing young imaginations, the aquarium hopes the next generation will better inform
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Paul Balmer and Judy Caine, Music on Earth
Paul Balmer and Judy Caine's Music On Earth has made a series of DVDs using innovative techniques to capture the life and music of leading musicians. NESTA funding helped them to market and publicise the first. Since then, their profile of Stéphane Grapp
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Paul McCormack, PacTec
Paul McCormack's company PacTec secured NESTA funding to develop and manufacture a prototype for a new 'end-of-line' packaging machine to erect, fill and seal packages in a more integrated, efficient and environmentally- friendly way.
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Phelim McDermott
Since completing his NESTA Fellowship, award-winning theatre director Phelim McDermott has been able to apply new-found knowledge and rehearsal techniques, for example, in the play Theatre of Blood, starring Oscar-winning actor Jim Broadbent. A collaborat
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Phil Minton Dream Time Award
Renowned singer Phil Minton received a NESTA Dream Time award to stage a series of workshops with socially repressed groups - including London 's homeless - as part of his efforts to give a voice to those who are not usually heard.
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Richard Hutton, Merciria
Meciria secured NESTA's support to develop the Integrated Drilling Tool, a revolutionary instrument allowing oil companies to drill faster and more accurately.
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Richard Mansfield
Richard Mansfield used his NESTA investment to progress work on a new electronic surveillance system, a Cyber Watchdog. As the NESTA funding drew to a close, the software was bought by the Metropolitan Police and several distribution deals were agreed.
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Rufus Marsh
Inventor and designer Rufus Marsh used his NESTA Fellowship to look for ways to improve the design of furniture and other everyday items.
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Sarah Munro
Sarah Munro used her NESTA Fellowship to research the therapeutic effects of traditional music forms, such as scale patterns, for people with mental and physical disabilities.
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Science Museum/Future Product
The Science Museum and the Royal College of Art joined forces for the Future Product awards, to showcase young talent and increase public understanding of science, technology and the arts. NESTA sponsored awards for two RCA students, who were given the op
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Shona McCarthy
Shona McCarthy - a cultural leader in Belfast's arts sector - secured a NESTA Cultural Leadership award to spend four months working alongside Naveen Kishore at the Seagull Foundation in Calcutta, India. Shona is committed to developing a global approach
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St Mary's University College Belfast - The Leonardo Effect
St Mary's University College Belfast secured NESTA funding to test a new approach to teaching art and science. Working with one secondary and 18 primary schools throughout Britain, the so-called Leonardo Effect has galvanised pupils' curiosity and imagina
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Stephen Manthorp
Stephen Manthorp is an interactive media producer, working in the field of video games and digital arts. He used his Fellowship to explore the social and commercial potential of media technologies.
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Steve Mesure, CreScENDO
NESTA is supporting science communicator Steve Mesure to establish The CreScENDO Project, (Science Engagement Networking Organisation) to build links between the many people and organisations trying to engage the public in science.
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Steven Miller
Museum Director Steven Miller was one of the first recipients of a NESTA Cultural Leadership award. He took time away from his role at the award-winning Norton Priory Museum in Cheshire to learn from Sune Nordgren, the renowned director of the National Mu
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Tate Modern
NESTA funding enabled Tate Modern to research an online learning zone to help teachers and students to explore 20th and 21st century art.
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The Marvel of Supermolecules
NESTA supported The University of York's The Marvel of Supermolecules hands-on chemistry demonstrations at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2005.
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Thinktank Museum of Science and Discovery
TV dinners, non-stick saucepans and space travel were on the list of 50 innovations that changed lives over the past half century, as part of Birmingham's Thinktank Museum's four-month exhibition, Jetage to Genome, opened by the Queen and held to mark her
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Veryan Medical Ltd
Veryan Medical is developing a ground-breaking approach to the treatment of vascular disease, the greatest cause of death in the modern world. NESTA's support enabled the company to develop its first device to help kidney dialysis patients. The SwirlGraft
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Vu2 Media Ltd
Vu2 Media devised a Virtual Learning Environment to help children use the internet to continue their learning away from school. NESTA's support enabled them to work with external consultants to improve the service.
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WEEE Man
The RSA created the WEEE Man to demonstrate the average amount of electrical products every person throws away during their lifetime. NESTA's funding helped to hammer home the message, via Hypertag technology which enabled visitors to download data on the
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Wendy McMurdo
Wendy McMurdo produced a series of artworks, The Wrecks of Scapa, about German boats scuttled by their own navy towards the end of the First World War. NESTA's support enabled Wendy to use scientific information-gathering techniques alongside traditional