Nesta in Scotland aims to better understand the potential of digital innovation and data to accelerate innovation for social good in Scotland.

The Standards of Evidence model helps to answer an important question: Is an innovation doing any good? It provides a robust framework for choosing the right approach to understand whether an ...

In 2022 we delivered a pilot service called Visit A Heat Pump which enabled people to see a heat pump working in real homes and learn more about what it’s like to have one from current owners. We ...

This disparity contributes to electricity being much more expensive than gas, and essentially acts as a tax on low-carbon energy (opposite to a carbon tax) now that the UK has much cleaner electricity ...

Changes to energy bills are often explained in terms of a “typical” household. While this can be useful when trying to give a quick, easily understood snapshot of a situation, we know that, in reality ...

Our essay collection 'The AI Powered State' explores how China is using AI in public sector innovation. There are valuable insights for policymakers about where AI is improving services, as well as ...

How lowering the cost ratio of electricity to gas permanently would help make heating greener The government's support for householders in the form of the Energy Price Guarantee not only kept energy ...

According to the latest statistics on international domestic energy prices from DESNZ, covering the second half of 2023, electricity prices in the UK were more expensive than in any EU country, ...

Supporting new installers to advance their skills and increase uptake in heat pump technology. In partnership with the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF), we tested ...

How can it help me? Completing a theory of change worksheet helps you to map out the necessary steps you need to take to achieve a particular goal. It can help you to identify the potential impact and ...

Children growing up in poverty are less likely to live a long, fulfilling and happy life when compared to their peers. However, our current systems of support often struggle to reach the families who ...

Challenge Works previously called Nesta Challenges, was founded in 2012 as a dedicated unit within Nesta and in 2022 became a social enterprise to reflect a shift in priorities and focus. Challenge ...