Deadline: 14 November 2018
Nesta is accepting expressions of interest for its programme entitled “Amplified”, a pilot programme supporting cultural and creative organisations seeking to develop digital ideas that generate social impact.
Nesta is looking for ambitious proposals that:
- Have a clearly identified positive social outcome(s) and a persuasive case of why the digital idea will make a difference to this outcome
- Ideas that are rooted in digital technology first and foremost. Digital innovation needs to be at the heart of idea but the intervention can expand beyond digital to incorporate a live performance, exhibition, festival etc
- Existing digital projects will also be considered if they require further development, and can demonstrate impact at scale that is clearly aligned with a beneficiary group
- Nesta encourages collaborations with other organisations both inside and outside of the creative industries e.g third sector or public services, however it must be clear in applicant’s application the creative/cultural organisation is the lead organisation
- Can demonstrate the potential for impact at scale
Eligibility criteria
- Cultural or creative organisations, trading for a minimum of 3 years in the UK. Nesta is looking to fund ideas from both arts and cultural organisations as well as businesses within the wider creative industries, particularly where those businesses feel their ideas can positively impact the lives of others. These could be games companies, design agencies, media agencies or other firms. If applicants are unsure about eligibility then just get in touch.
- The idea needs to make use of digital technologies.
- The idea needs to address a social challenge (this can be a local or global challenge)
Applications will need to demonstrate:
- evidence of need and clearly identify a social outcome
- a time commitment to developing the idea and participating in the pilot programme
- have a track record of delivering creative digital projects
- have appropriate networks or channels to reach out to people, both to help develop the digital idea and as well as the beneficiary group
- have staff already in place to lead this work (rather than relying on new appointments) so applicants can hit the ground running
- have a commitment to being part of a fast-paced and creative innovation process, and are supported by a senior management team who are open to challenge and support
- have a commitment to measuring the performance and impact of the digital innovation
How to Apply
- The application process is a three staged process:
- Stage one : Expression of Interest
- Stage two : full application (invitation only)
- Stage three : interview (invitation only)
- Applicants can submit their expressions of interest via given website.
For more information, please visit Nesta.