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Dynamic Demand Challenge Prize: Finalists and Winner

This report provides an overview of the Dynamic Demand Challenge Prize and the ideas that were prototyped by the five selected finalists. Also featured is the Winner of £50,000!

This report provides an overview of the Dynamic Demand Challenge Prize and the ideas that were prototyped by the five selected finalists. Also featured is the Winner of £50,000!

Key Findings

  • Overview of the challenge criteria and stages
  • Individual profiles of the finalists (in their own words)
  • An explanation of how the finalists’ prototypes were tested by National Physical Laboratory.
  • Announcement of the Winner!

The Dynamic Demand Challenge Prize was designed and delivered by Nesta’s Centre for Challenge Prizes in partnership with the National Physical Laboratory’s Centre for Carbon Measurement (NPL) to stimulate demand–side response solutions for households and small businesses.

This publication reveals the staged process of the challenge and highlights the finalists’ achievements, including the impact of their prototypes. You will also find out who won the prize (see pages 26-27!).

Authors
Constance Agyeman and Jennifer Clayton

Authors

Constance Agyeman

Constance Agyeman

Constance Agyeman

Director of International Development, Challenge Works

At Challenges Works, Constance brought over 20 years experience in the voluntary sector to develop national and international programs which engage communities.

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Jennifer Clayton

Jennifer Clayton

Jennifer Clayton

Assistant Programme Manager

Jennifer was an Assistant Programme Manager for the Social Action Innovation team, focusing on the Second Half Fund and Connected Communities Innovation Fund.

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