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Nesta Sustainable Finance Challenge

£50,000 – £300,000Rolling deadlineUK

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Challenge prizes and grants for organisations tackling sustainability and impact. Focus on innovative financial mechanisms for social and environmental good.

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Eligibility

  • UK-registered organisation — businesses, social enterprises, charities, and consortia all eligible.
  • Must be developing genuinely innovative approach to the challenge theme.
  • Strong evidence of impact potential required.
  • Early-stage ideas and established organisations both considered depending on the specific challenge round.

About this grant

Nesta runs multiple challenge prizes and grant competitions throughout the year focused on innovation in sustainability, health, education, and financial inclusion. The Sustainable Finance Challenge specifically targets organisations developing new financial products, services, or mechanisms that channel capital toward sustainable outcomes. Nesta combines grant funding with support, networks, and profile.

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