Nesta
An innovation agency for social good — designing, testing, and scaling solutions to society's biggest problems.
Year Founded:
1998
Geography:
Europe
Address:
58 Victoria Embankment London, EC4Y 0DS United Kingdom
Visit WebsiteAn innovation agency for social good. Nesta designs, tests, and scales solutions to society's biggest problems, with a focus on using evidence and technology to create positive change.
AI areas they serve
Areas of Focus
AI governance mapping
Innovation for social good
Education innovation
Health innovation
Evidence-based policy
Creative economy
Data analytics
Sustainable futures
Upcoming Goals
Continue advancing research on AI governance and responsible innovation
Support evidence-based policymaking on emerging technologies
Expand programs on innovation for social good
1998: Founded as the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts with a £250M lottery endowment
Became an independent charity in 2012
Created the Mapping AI Governance project tracking global AI policy initiatives
Published influential research on innovation, AI governance, and education
Launched numerous programs supporting social innovation
Created data visualizations mapping the global AI governance landscape