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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 2026

Nesta will be at this year’s party conferences to explore policy solutions to the UK's greatest social challenges

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 big social challenges facing the UK.

If you're attending the party conferences, join us for conversations on accelerating home decarbonisation, transforming the UK's health, improving outcomes for children and young people, and building the UK's reputation as a digital innovation powerhouse.

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

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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 2026

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