Artificial Intelligence: New Businesses
2026-05-19 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · HL352 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support the development and scaling of artificial intelligence start-ups.
Answer
The UK has a flourishing AI start-up ecosystem, and as of early 2026, the UK is home to over 150 tech unicorns, ranking it 3rd globally for venture capital-backed innovation.Our AI Opportunities Action Plan demonstrates how we are delivering a long-term s...