Written questions

Sovereign AI Fund

2026-07-08 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · 17391 · Official question

Anneliese Dodds

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what is the 'UK benefit test' required for those applying for funds from the Sovereign AI fund.

Answer

Sovereign AI is designed to help the most promising UK AI companies start, scale and remain anchored in the UK. The Fund only invests in companies with a strong UK nexus, which is assessed as part of the decision-making process. This includes reviewing do...