Written questions

Artificial Intelligence: Finance

2026-06-09 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · 8888 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what the eligibility criteria are for funding through the Sovereign AI programme.

Answer

Backed by £500 million, the Sovereign AI Fund seeks to grow and anchor strategically significant UK AI firms in the UK by combining direct equity investment with targeted non‑equity measures such as R&D grants, early procurement opportunities and acce...