Publications

Nesta's world-leading research is helping to expand understanding of how innovation works best in the UK, and how policy can best support it.

We publish our findings in detailed research reports, all of which are available as downloadable PDFs below.

Reports

Creating entrepreneurship
2007
A report arguing for a nationwide strategy to put entrepreneurship at the heart of education for the creative industries.
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Real Science
November 2006
Innovative approaches to experimental and investigative science learning should be at the core of science education in the UK.
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Innovation Gap report
October 2006
We need a deeper understanding of innovation based on where it actually happens, and we need to develop our approach to innovation policy based on this understanding.
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Creating growth
April 2006
An analysis of what is required to ensure that the UK continues to produce world-class creative businesses.
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Survey of creative businesses
March 2006
A survey of creative businesses to determine what forms of investment and support are the most effective for them.
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Investing in the creative industries
November 2003
This report investigates the barriers to growth in the UK's creative industries.
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