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Nesta Mission Programmes

UK innovation foundation running mission-driven programmes in health, sustainability and equity.

Quick answer

Nesta runs mission-driven innovation programmes in early years health, sustainability and inequality. Programmes typically combine research, prototyping, partnership and selective grants or commissioning to support innovators and delivery organisations aligned with each mission. UK innovation foundation running mission-driven programmes in health, sustainability and equity. Eligibility typically requires Innovators and delivery organisations whose work aligns with Nesta's current missions. Funding is typically Programme-specific innovation funding.

Funding amount

Programme-specific innovation funding

Region

United Kingdom

Stage

Any stage

Provider

Nesta

Eligibility

Innovators and delivery organisations whose work aligns with Nesta's current missions.

Industries

Editorial status: Standard Listing— accurate programme summary; not fully advisor-reviewed.

Source: https://www.nesta.org.uk/our-work/

Last data check: 6/14/2026

Conservative note: Open funding calls are limited and time-bound — most engagement is via specific programme cohorts.

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