For this reason, Nesta have launched The Better Takeaways Project, a programme to support some of Scotland’s independent takeaways in standing out and developing their menus to be the most delicious and nutritious they can be.

• A grant of £10,000 to support delivery costs and cover staff time
• One-to-one support from researchers, designers, and business/cuisine experts

We’re looking for independent takeaway businesses in Scotland, who are happy to work with us over a few months and open to trying something new.

1. We’ll get to know businesses through visits, interviews and online calls.
2. Together, we’ll design changes to trial. They’ll be focused on nutrition, so may look at how food is advertised, prepared or served.
3. Businesses will test out changes, and keep a diary about the process. We’ll drop in for visits, and be on hand to help.
4. We’ll reflect on what worked well and could be improved, and be there if businesses would benefit from ongoing support.

We are a team of researchers and designers working in a team called a healthy life at Nesta. Our work is about making it easier to access healthy food, by improving food systems in Scotland and the wider UK. Nesta is an innovation agency for social good, which has been encouraging, supporting and inspiring innovation for over 20 years. You can read more about our work by exploring our website.

Please to fill out a quick application form. If you meet the criteria above, we’ll reach out to arrange an informal chat. This will give you a chance to ask any questions you may have, and for us to tell you more about the project.

You can also get in touch with the team by emailing [email protected]. Applications will close at 6:00pm on Friday 31 May.