Awardee and recipient archive

  1. Alan Dean

    NESTA's support has enabled Alan Dean to work with a University of Newcastle team on a new approach to fuel combustion in transport. His research could pave the way for efficient 'green' fuels, reducing pollution and cost while improving engine performanc

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  2. Kenneth Phillips

    Providing 60 per cent more protection than conventional safety helmets, Dr Kenneth Phillips' ergonomically-designed helmet mimicks the human head's own protective properties. NESTA funding has allowed him to identify new materials, test prototypes and per

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  3. Alan Rogan, Eco Windmill

    Harnessing both wind and solar power, Alan Rogan's unique windmill design is not only more energy efficient than ordinary wind generators, it is also safer and quieter. NESTA has funded the development and testing of a full-scale working model which can b

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  4. Dr Linda Long

    Biochemist Dr Linda Long has pioneered a way to generate music from the unlikely source of plants and human protein molecules, using the results for therapeutic purposes and to increase understanding of science and the human body.

    Molecular Music

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  5. Alex Mayhew

    Alex Mayhew used NESTA investment to push the boundaries of the computer games market and commercialise his groundbreaking multi-media game, Dreamer.

    Dreamer
    Alex Mayhew career
    Message Quests

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  6. Ali Davies, Albucon Limited

    Tackling office document security issues, FileLoc TM allows documents to be read - but not removed - from a lever arch file or wall mount. NESTA's support enabled the company to create a prototype and begin to market the invention.

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  7. Norman Lindsay

    Dr Norman Lindsay has applied his scientific expertise to golf, addressing putting errors caused by the 'dimples' in golfballs as well as improving trajectory by enhancing the spin-inducing properties of golf clubs.

    Lindsay Golf

    Articles on golf clubs and balls
    GolfToday online magazine
    This is Money website

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  8. Alicia Felberbaum

    Artist Alicia Felberbaum secured a NESTA Fellowship to train in computer technology with the aim of developing a new kind of media art.

    Alicia's website

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  9. Ben Harrison

    Ben Harrison - director of The Almeida Theatre in London and Grid Iron in Edinburgh - used his NESTA Fellowship to work with leading European composers and choreographers to explore a new type of site-specific theatre.

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  10. Paul Fenton

    Dr Paul Fenton secured NESTA investment to prototype a new ventilator component for anaesthesia systems which could revolutionise surgery in developing countries.

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