A compendium of innovation methods

This innovation book compendium brings together some of our experience over the years. Each section gives a simple introduction to the method and describes Nesta’s work in relation to it. In each case we have also provided a link to further relevant resources and inspiration on our website. We’re continuing to research, examine, explore, develop and test new methods of innovating and supporting innovation. Get in touch with innovation-policynesta.org.uk to suggest new ideas for exploration or collaboration.

Each section gives a simple introduction to the method and describes Nesta’s work in relation to it. In each case, we have also provided links to further relevant resources and inspiration on our website and beyond.

The 13 methods featured are:

1. Accelerator programmes
2. Anticipatory regulation
3. Challenge prizes
4. Crowdfunding
5. Experimentation
6. Futures
7. Impact investment
8. Innovation mapping
9. People Powered Results: the 100 day challenge
10. Prototyping
11. Public and social innovation labs
12. Scaling grants for social innovations
13. Standards of Evidence

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