The programme is intended to promote knowledge transfer, foster continuous learning and help us to build new networks in the sectors in which we work.

The first round of residencies were focused on hosting individuals with frontline or ‘first-hand’ experience in our areas key to our missions, including:

• an early-years teacher and consultant
• a product development and innovation manager from the food industry
• a renewable energy expert with knowledge of heat pump installation and manufacturing

The second round of residencies in 2023 saw Nesta hosting machine learning engineers to support the development of generative AI tools, including prototypes focused around use cases for the early years sector. As part of the same round, Nesta Cymru hosted school food nutrition and policy consultants to support their agenda to make school food healthier.

We are currently preparing for our next batch of social impact residencies.