NESTA Press Releases

Post Office queues to become a thing of the past - Press releases - 06 Junl 2009

nestafeeds — 2009-07-06T12:56:47Z

oting in elections, claiming benefits, making doctor's appointments and getting repeat prescriptions are just some of the public services that Brits want transferred online in the next five years according to NESTA, the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts1.

UK’s young digital britons want more technology in the classroom - press release

nestafeeds — 2009-06-17T13:39:33Z

Four in five (83%) secondary school students in England and Wales would like to see their teachers embrace new technologies in the classroom according to new research by the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts.

NESTA response to the Digital Britain report: Digital Britons must now be the focus - Press releases - News, views and events - NESTA

nestafeeds — 2009-06-17T13:39:02Z

Welcoming the publication of the Government's Digital Britain Report, the Chief Executive of NESTA Jonathan Kestenbaum, says: 'Digital Britain is no longer a marginal issue. It lies at the heart of unlocking economic potential and radically reshaping how we deliver public services. Get this right and people will no longer accept being passive consumers of services, but will become a part of the solution.

Tiga and NESTA launch the Play Together Initiatives

nestafeeds — 2009-06-15T10:56:21Z

Tiga, the trade association representing UK game developers, and NESTA, the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts, today launched a set of targeted initiatives aimed at helping the videogames industry maintain its position as one of the UK's most successful and vibrant creative sectors.

Siding with the Angels: New research shows how to make a profit from risk 19/05/09

nestafeeds — 2009-05-20T08:19:09Z

New research published today by NESTA in collaboration with the BBAA reports for the first time that Business Angels stand to make a substantial profit from investing in start-ups, with an average Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 22 per cent over four years, compared with 27 per cent IRR in the US.

Social enterprises offered missing link to access investment streams - Press Release 12/05/09

nestafeeds — 2009-05-12T09:19:26Z

A new one year programme to help social enterprises access risk finance is being launched today by the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA) and the Office of the Third Sector (OTS).

Evaluation and reporting made easier for social and community projects

nestafeeds — 2009-05-08T12:57:04Z

# Evaluation and reporting made easier for social and community projects 15/04/2009 A new online tool designed to make it easier for community and social projects to evaluate the impact of their work is being developed and piloted thanks to funding from NESTA and the Cabinet Office.

UK unprepared for ageing: NESTA launches new programme for an ageing society - press release 28/04/09

nestafeeds — 2009-04-30T09:29:51Z

NESTA has undertaken research which leads it to believe the UK is unprepared for ageing.

NESTA makes science innovation a contact sport - press release 28/04/09

nestafeeds — 2009-04-30T09:29:14Z

Designed by The National Endowment for Science Technology and the Arts (NESTA) the Crucible programme aims to develop new ideas and explore the wider potential that interdisciplinary collaboration can bring to their work.

Universities, Business and Government Must Build Close Links to Drive Economic Recovery - press release - 30/04/09

nestafeeds — 2009-04-30T09:28:35Z

Improved connections between the UK's universities, businesses and local government could unlock future economic growth according to a report from NESTA, which was commissioned by Lord Sainsbury.

Budding young entrepreneurs defy recession and return ‘tonnes’ of profit on £10 loans - 22/04/09

nestafeeds — 2009-04-23T13:01:13Z

"These stunning profits on an investment of just £10 are testament to the entrepreneurial skill and tenacity of our young people." Thousands of young people from across the UK have made profits on £10 loans that far outstrip the return they'd have got from the bank or by dabbling on the stock market. Given just one month to make as much money and social impact as they could, the impressive profits were achieved by budding entrepreneurs taking part in the national competition, Make Your Mark with a Tenner.

UK's top creative businesses of tomorrow identified: industry gurus to mentor them to success - Press releases - News, views and Events - NESTA

nestafeeds — 2009-04-20T14:16:54Z

Leading lights from the creative industries are being teamed up with 24 high-growth companies to build the world class businesses of tomorrow in a new initiative aimed at boosting the UK's creative industry.

£44 billion Annual Price Tag for Failing to Invest in UK Growth

nestafeeds — 2009-04-20T14:16:15Z

The UK stands to lose £44bn in annual revenue unless it invests in the growth sectors that will turn the UK's economic fortunes around.

Young science Spielbergs recognised at National film-making award ceremony 31/03/09

nestafeeds — 2009-04-02T13:12:32Z

Budding young scientists and film makers from across the UK had their talents recognized at the prestigious 'Planet SciCast' awards at London's Royal Institution on Monday.

Smart Surgical Appliances attracts investment for safer surgery 25/03/09

nestafeeds — 2009-03-26T16:38:33Z

Smart Surgical Appliances (SSA), a developer of medical devices to improve the safety of minimally invasive surgery (MIS), have secured a £330k round of investment from the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA), Imperial Innovations, EF Investments, and SSA Executive Chairman Paul Donnelly.