Early-stage business
Early-stage companies flourish with mentoring
Mentoring is just as important as funding for early-stage technology companies - particularly if they are to achieve their objectives and provide a strong return on the investment, says NESTA mentor, Alan Edwards
Why VCs should invest in angel-backed deals
Innovating and improving the UK's healthcare administration and patient support services is just as important as discovering the latest wonder-drug treatment; in the long run, Geoff Mulgan argues, it may even be more important.
Healthy climate change for UK entrepreneurs
"We need to place enterprise on a par with training as a lawyer or doctor", says Sháá Wasmund - judge at the NESTA-sponsored Idea Idol competition.
Why Britain needs to change its view of entrepreneurs
Britain is the second easiest nation in the world in which to set up a business, so why do many innovators remain reluctant to make the leap? Rebecca Harding, explains.
Toward an Entrepreneurial Policy for European Economies
"Entrepreneurial activity cannot be treated as the side ring at the circus," says President and CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Carl Schramm.
The next generation of entrepreneurs
Tom Stanley - young entrepreneur and runner-up in the NESTA-funded Hotshots Entrepreneurs Academy competition - chats with YO! Sushi founder, Simon Woodroffe about how to take innovation to the next level.
Innovation is about a lot more than new technology
If we are not prepared to invest testing, improving or scaling-up social innovation, we cannot be disappointed if our politicians rely on half-baked populist ideas.
Helping social enterprises to scale up
Rushanara Ali, The Young Foundation, explains some 'golden rules' for social enterprises to bear in mind when scaling up their work.