About Nesta

Nesta is an innovation foundation. For us, innovation means turning bold ideas into reality and changing lives for the better. We use our expertise, skills and funding in areas where there are big challenges facing society.

Timeline

Applications open

Autumn 2019

Deadline for entries

Autumn 2019

Semi-finalists announced

Winter 2019

Finalists are shortlisted

Spring 2020

Finalist development event

Spring 2020

Final pitches & winner announced

Summer 2020

The third edition of the Longitude Explorer Prize sought AI-based solutions developed by 11-16 year old's, which will improve the lives of others.

This year asked teams of young people to come up with ideas that use Artificial Intelligence (AI) across our four themes, based on the government’s Industrial Strategy Grand Challenges to help people live longer, live better, live together and live greener.

Team

Maddy Kavanagh

Maddy Kavanagh

Maddy Kavanagh

Programme Manager - Sustainable Communities, Nesta Challenges

At Nesta Challenges, Maddy is a Programme Manager for the Amazon Longitude Explorer Prize. She also works on the business development side of Nesta Challenges.

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Constance Agyeman

Constance Agyeman

Constance Agyeman

Director of International Development, Challenge Works

At Challenges Works, Constance brought over 20 years experience in the voluntary sector to develop national and international programs which engage communities.

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Nassin Watson

Nassin Watson

Nassin Watson

Programme Manager, Challenge Works

She/Her

Nassin is a programme manager at Challenge Works, working on the Sustainable Cities Challenge.

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Seoana Sherry-Brennan

Seoana Sherry-Brennan

Seoana Sherry-Brennan

Digital Communications and Events Specialist, Challenge Works

Seoana works in the Challenge Works Communications team, working across our different prizes and programmes.

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Shae Harmon

Shae Harmon

Shae Harmon

Communications Manager, Challenge Works

They/Them

As communications manager for Challenge Works, Shae worked across all themes centre-wide, specialising in digital engagement.

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