UK Launches £100M Sovereign AI Procurement Scheme for Startups
petewoodbridge · x · 2026-09-01
The UK government launched the Sovereign AI R&D Procurement Scheme, offering up to £100m for AI startups to work directly with the public sector. The scheme removes traditional barriers like minimum turnover requirements, streamlines applications, allows companies to retain IP, and offers upfront payments to help cash-constrained startups participate.
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