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Digital R&D Fund for the Arts in Scotland: Final Report
Full text linkFinal Report of the Consortium for Research in Arts, Technology in Scotland (CReATeS), relating to the Digital R&D Fund for Arts in Scotland, funded by Nesta/AHRC/Creative Scotland
Increasing 'The Vital 6 Percent': Designing Effective Public Policy to Support High Growth Firms
Full text linkThis paper examines the nature of high growth firms (HGFs) and how they are supported by public policy. HGFs have become a key focus for public policy within the UK and across many OECD economies in recent years. In parallel with this, there has been a growing body of research and evidence which has accumulated on the nature of these firms. However, sizeable gaps in our knowledge remain on how these firms operate and grow. To date, very few researchers have attempted to examine the specific nature of the growth processes and their associated growth constraints. As a consequence, a degree of ambiguity and ‘mythology' is attached to HGFs. This paper seeks to ‘debunk' some of the myths associated with these rapidly growing ventures by taking stock of some of the recent research findings. Arguably, a weak understanding of HGFs has manifested itself in the poor policy frameworks which have been devised to support these firms. This paper offers some suggestions for how entrepreneurship and small business policy could be better formulated to help improve the effectiveness of public policy. The paper concludes with some suggestions for future research on high growth entrepreneurship which would further aid policy development in this area
NESTA Creative Pioneers Evaluation
No full textIn 2004 and again in 2006 NESTA commissioned an evaluation of elements of their Creative Pioneer Academy
In response to the brief for ‘What Works?’ from the NESTA Creative Pioneer Programme team, the researchers compiled a report in two sections about the programme in 2006 (Cohort Three) this refers back to some of the recommendations from year one. The first report is operational and deals with structure and details of the delivery of the programme. The second is a more overarching document considering wider issues and the lessons learned over the last two and half years in creating this unique business support and training initiative.
The emphasis in this first report is on structural concerns of delivery and learning however detail has been included where appropriate. The meticulous attention to detail from NESTA in design and delivery has been important in determining the quality of the programme thus far and therefore these issues have been included here
Bookspotting - Research Report: Mobilising Scottish Books
Full text linkResearch report for Digital R&D Fund for the Arts in Scotland - Publishing Scotland/Bookspottin
Frasan - Research Report: Tiree's Mobile Heritage App
Full text linkResearch report relating to Digital R&D Fund for the Arts in Scotland, focusing on 'Frasan', a mobile heritage app created by An Iodhlann (Tiree)
National Piping Centre E-Learning Portal and Livestreaming - Research Report: Increasing Access to and Revenue Streams From Traditional Music Events and Teaching
Full text linkReport on the Digital R&D Fund for the Arts in Scotland: National Piping Centre E-Learning Portal & Livestreamin
NESTA policy briefing: getting up to speed
Full text linkDecisive action is needed to attack the developing economic recession. While short-term intervention is needed to cope with its immediate impact, government should also use this opportunity to address the fundamental challenges we face in the next few years. This will enable the UK to emerge from the recession in a far stronger position. Next-generation, super-fast broadband will be a vital part of the emerging digital economy’s infrastructure, enabling dramatic improvements in connectivity and offering new possibilities for businesses, public services and local communities. NESTA estimates that the provision of universal super-fast broadband could directly create 600,000 new ICT jobs, with £18 billion added to GDP. The indirect effects could be far larger. California is an economy approximately the size of the UK – it has been estimated that ultra-fast broadband installation there could add $366 billion to economic output and create two million new jobs. But this fibre-optic infrastructure is expensive, with a baseline cost of universal provision running to £5 billion. NESTA is recommending a radical new deal with the telecommunications industry that will deliver superfast broadband rapidly and at minimal immediate cost to consumers or government. Ofcom, the communications regulator, should use its powers to provide radio spectrum access rights to communications companies in return for installing a fibre-optic broadband network: a ‘spectrum for speed’ swap. In addition, with intelligent government procurement, this will rapidly deliver the universal super-fast broadband network the UK will need to compete in a digital world. As part of this deal, broadband providers will be required to deliver free, basic broadband services to the most deprived households in the UK
NESTA policy briefing: getting up to speed
Full text linkDecisive action is needed to attack the developing economic recession. While short-term intervention is needed to cope with its immediate impact, government should also use this opportunity to address the fundamental challenges we face in the next few years. This will enable the UK to emerge from the recession in a far stronger position. Next-generation, super-fast broadband will be a vital part of the emerging digital economy’s infrastructure, enabling dramatic improvements in connectivity and offering new possibilities for businesses, public services and local communities. NESTA estimates that the provision of universal super-fast broadband could directly create 600,000 new ICT jobs, with £18 billion added to GDP. The indirect effects could be far larger. California is an economy approximately the size of the UK – it has been estimated that ultra-fast broadband installation there could add $366 billion to economic output and create two million new jobs. But this fibre-optic infrastructure is expensive, with a baseline cost of universal provision running to £5 billion. NESTA is recommending a radical new deal with the telecommunications industry that will deliver superfast broadband rapidly and at minimal immediate cost to consumers or government. Ofcom, the communications regulator, should use its powers to provide radio spectrum access rights to communications companies in return for installing a fibre-optic broadband network: a ‘spectrum for speed’ swap. In addition, with intelligent government procurement, this will rapidly deliver the universal super-fast broadband network the UK will need to compete in a digital world. As part of this deal, broadband providers will be required to deliver free, basic broadband services to the most deprived households in the UK
UK demand for hyperlocal media
Full text linkIn March 2012, Nesta published Here and now, the first landscape review of hyperlocal media in the UK. Since then, they have continued our programme of practical experimentation and research, called Destination Local, to develop a strong evidence base.One area of research which Nesta believes is of critical importance to stakeholders concerns the demand for and use of hyperlocal media. This is of particular importance given the rapid take-up of connected devices such as smartphones and tablets, which enable citizens and consumers to consume hyperlocal media in new ways and which may help to drive new business models towards long-term sustainability.Nesta commissioned some consumer research with Kantar Media to address key questions concerning the nature of demand for hyperlocal media across the UK. Nesta believes this research examines the use of hyperlocal media in more detail than previous studies. 
65+ Membership Scheme
Full text linkThis report shares the journey of three partners' experiment with digital technology to address societal challenges linked to ageing and social isolation. In recent years artsdepot has seen enormous changes to its business model driven by the advance of digital communication tools, rapidly increasing use of social media, and changing consumer behaviours. The project team felt that digital innovation was typically aimed at the young but wondered if there was greater potential to increase attendance and sales while also addressing social isolation through creating digital innovations with older people.
A range of partners worked on the project: artsdepot (arts partner and project lead) is a multi-art form venue based in North Finchley welcoming 130,000 audience members annually. DigiLab (research partner) is an R&D laboratory based at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London. Ingelby (tech partner) is a digital agency specialising in app building and mobile app development, as well as mobile website design , e-commerce development , customised CRM systems and creative digital media. This project aimed to explore digital technologies that could help create increased levels of arts attendance among older people by identifying barriers and designing digital solutions. artsdepot felt that by enabling increased arts attendance and therefore facilitating opportunities to socialise, they might help establish new friendships while providing enriching creative experiences. Additionally, the team felt there was an additional benefit in terms of demonstrating an economic model for engaging older audiences. Having learnt in the application phase that two thirds of older people have more disposable income than any other age group, artsdepot felt that if it could address other barriers to attendance, it could also improve ticket sales and build a case for increased focus on older audiences
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