AI UK gov announces first startup to get funding from its new Sovereign AI unit "Different from any previous government-backed unit, acting like a venture capital fund with the muscle of the state behind it.” Kiera Fields Apr 17, 2026 - 2 min read Image credit: https://unsplash.com/@jon_chng Get the full story: Subscribe for free Join peers managing over $100 billion in annual IT spend and subscribe to unlock full access to The Stack’s analysis and events. Subscribe now Already a member? Sign in