Deadline: 5 January 2018
Nesta is currently inviting expressions of interest (EOIs) from people with ideas for how collaborative digital platforms can help relieve pressure on existing local public services. These ideas might be focused on preventing social problems from starting, from growing worse, or from creating follow-on needs.
The ShareLab Fund aims to test this hypothesis by supporting early stage organizations to develop and apply collaborative digital platforms to tackle real world challenges that deliver positive social impact.
The ShareLab Fund was established in 2016 to grow evidence and understanding of how collaborative digital platforms can deliver positive social impact.
Theme
This year’s fund theme: Prevention
Focus Areas
Examples areas might include:
- Connecting the elderly
- Addressing transport poverty
- Sharing community resources
- Reducing waste and improving sustainability
- Supporting communities to help themselves
- Supporting people with low-level care needs
- Encouraging children to learn and play
- Addressing anxiety and mental health issues in young people
- Tackling homelessness
Funding Information
Grants of £15,000 – £30,000 are available.
Eligibility Criteria
- Anyone may submit an idea to the ShareLab Fund, even if they are not in a position to develop it themselves. However, to take things further, they will need to be able to receive funds through a legally incorporated body such as a company, charitable incorporated organization or similar, which is registered in the UK.
- Nesta is looking for individuals and organizations who:
- Are passionate about the opportunities that new technologies and ways of working can bring to public sector and social challenges.
- Have a commitment to taking part in workshops and events as part of idea development.
- Are supported by a competent team who are open to being challenged and supported to grow their idea.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit ShareLab Fund.