About Nesta

Nesta is an innovation foundation. For us, innovation means turning bold ideas into reality and changing lives for the better. We use our expertise, skills and funding in areas where there are big challenges facing society.

Timeline

Programme launch

Winter 2016

First R&D projects announced

Summer 2017

Version 2 of programme launched

Spring 2018

First loans and version 2 R&D projects announced

Autumn 2018

Second loans awarded

Autumn 2019

Programme ends

Winter 2020

Innovate to Save supported new ideas that had the potential to improve public services and generate cashable savings in Wales.

The £5 million, three-phase programme offered organisations a unique blend of grant funding, non-financial support and the opportunity to apply for unsecured, interest-free loan finance.

Team

Rob Ashelford

Rob Ashelford

Rob Ashelford

Pennaeth Nesta Cymru / Head of Nesta Cymru

Rob is Head of Nesta Cymru - responsible for the delivery of Nesta's strategy in Wales.

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Amy Richards

Amy Richards

Amy Richards

Assistant Programme Manager, Y Lab

Amy was an Assistant Programme Manager at Y Lab.

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Angharad Dalton

Angharad Dalton

Angharad Dalton

Programme Manager, Y Lab

Angharad was the Programme Manager for Innovate to Save.

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Alice Turner

Alice Turner

Alice Turner

Engagement & Communications Manager, Y Lab

Alice is the Engagement and Communications Manager for Y Lab, Nesta's public services innovation lab for Wales.

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Nesta Cymru