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Challenge Works

Challenge Works

Overview

Challenge Works is a non-profit social enterprise, owned by the UK innovation foundation Nesta, that designs and delivers challenge prizes to incentivize innovation for social good.

Year Founded

2012

Portfolio Companies

17

Investments

Challenge Works investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Aperture TherapeuticsJun 2026GrantCo-investor
NudgdMay 2025GrantCo-investor
Plas-tech EnergiesMay 2024GrantCo-investor
Smarter ContractsMar 2024GrantCo-investor
LUCIDJun 2023GrantCo-investor

Key People

Tris Dyson

Founder & Managing Director

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersLondon
Year Founded2012

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