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.

With a new government in place, a policy refresh is on the horizon. But poor institutional memory and failure to learn from other countries’ experiences can lead to policy failures and substandard outcomes.

In our new event series, we look at successful policies from around the world that have made good things happen. From the rollout of heat pumps in Sweden to public service leadership and governance in Singapore, we’re gathering global experts to learn about successful policy interventions that have moved the dial on big social issues and explore how they might be applicable in the UK. 

Browse below to find out the insights we gleaned in 2024. Coming up in 2025, we'll be looking to the Netherlands for lessons on reducing childhood obesity, learning about Norway's prison reform model and exploring the UK's furlough scheme.