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About Nesta

Nesta is a research and innovation foundation. We apply our deep expertise in applied methods to design, test and scale solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time, working across the innovation lifecycle.

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Installer Show 2026

23 Jun 2026 – 25 Jun 2026
The NEC, Birmingham

InstallerSHOW is the place to see and try new product innovations, network with industry peers, make valuable connections with manufacturers and gain industry insights for businesses to stay ahead of the curve.

At the 2026 event we took Start at Home to the NEC in Birmingham, to help heating engineers learn how they can fit a government-funded heat pump at home.

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Installer

Installer has been at the heart of the UK heating, plumbing and electrical industry for over 20 years. This modern, digital media platform is trusted and respected by the entire installer community. InstallerONLINE, InstallerSHOW and elemental provide 365 engagement for your business via the UK’s biggest network of influential installers and decision-makers in heat, water, energy and air.

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23 Jun 2026 – 25 Jun 2026
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A powerful ecosystem for innovation

We extend our impact through two specialised units that help people and organisations to solve complex problems and achieve their goals.

BIT

BIT helps clients from government, nonprofits and the private sector to improve people’s lives through our empirical problem solving and deep understanding of human behaviour.

Challenge Works

Challenge Works designs and runs challenge prizes to spark innovation in science, technology and society.