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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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Nesta at the party conferences 2025

Nesta will be at this year’s Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat party conferences for a series of panel discussions on home decarbonisation, early-years education and health

We’re bringing together thought leaders and decision-makers from across policy, government, research and industry to hear big ideas and fresh perspectives on how to solve the UK's greatest social challenges.

If you're attending the party conferences, join us for conversations on how we can ensure a fairer start, a healthy life and a sustainable future for all.

Events are available in person for those attending party conferences. Take a look at our event listings to find out more.

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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.

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

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Nesta at the party conferences 2025

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Nesta at the party conferences 2025

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