Set up by Act of Parliament in 1998, NESTA uses the interest on a National Lottery endowment to pioneer ways of supporting and promoting innovation and creativity across science, technology, the arts and learning. NESTA was created to invest at the highest point of risk, and offer individuals, groups and small businesses the time, space, money and support to push at the frontiers of knowledge and practice. It invests in a diverse range of people and projects including scientists, inventors, engineers, medical practitioners, educators, artists, writers, film-makers and musicians.

NESTA's investment means more than money. It gives people the time and flexibility they need to develop and grow - offering both funding and tailored support in the form of mentors, business expertise and specialist advice.

As an investor, NESTA is both creative and commercial in focus.  But it doesn't expect guarantees or short-term success. NESTA embraces the ups and downs of experimentation and the creative process - and it views every project, whatever its outcome, as a learning experience for the next.

NESTA invests in projects at the earliest possible stage, yet is patient when it comes to returns.  What's more, the returns it seeks are not purely financial; the cultural, social and scientific benefits can be equally important.  And any financial returns that NESTA makes are invested back into its programmes. For further details, including how to apply, use the links below.

INVENTION AND INNOVATION

These awards help turn original ideas into new products and services. We offer individuals the opportunity to access early-stage funding (much earlier than other investors) as well tailored packages of added-value support. Applications are accepted year-round.

ILLUMINATE

These awards help museums, galleries, science and discovery centres breathe new life into existing collections or exhibitions. This new offering within the Learning Programme is open for application until 13 June.

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CRUCIBLE

CRUCIBLE offers early career researchers in science, technology, engineering and medicine the opportunity to enhance their creativity by encouraging them to think about science in relation to other areas of knowledge and to learn about issues that affect their life and work. Applications will be accepted until 26 January.

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CREATIVE PIONEER PROGRAMME

NESTA’s Creative Pioneer Programme offers business-skills training, but in a new way. It’s a unique opportunity for individuals at the early stages of their careers (typically up to three years post graduation) to access knowledge, training, support and business funding. This year’s application deadline has now passed. The programme will re-open next May.

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DREAM TIME FELLOWSHIP

This Fellowship offers high achievers who have at least a ten-year track record the opportunity to take structured time away from work to follow a passion or explore an idea. This year’s application deadline has now passed. The programme will re-open next May.

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Flipside Magazine is supported by  NESTA (National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) , the organisation that invests in UK creativity and innovation. 

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