UK Sovereign AI Fund: Northern Ireland launch
Expression of interest opens for a Belfast event connecting AI founders, investors and innovation leaders.
Expression of interest opens for a Belfast event connecting AI founders, investors and innovation leaders
Sovereign AI is bringing its UK roadshow to Belfast to connect with AI founders, investors and members of Northern Ireland's innovation ecosystem. Sovereign AI is the UK’s £500 million sovereign venture fund, established to help high-potential British AI companies start, scale and compete globally.
Hosted in partnership with the Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC), People Playbook and Catalyst, this event will provide an opportunity to learn more about Sovereign AI's investment approach and its support for high-potential AI companies across the UK.
The event will also explore Northern Ireland's role within the wider AI landscape and discuss factors that support the growth of internationally competitive AI businesses.
Expressions of interest are now open for organisations and individuals interested in attending.
Who the event is for
The event is relevant for organisations and individuals including:
- AI founders and technology start-ups
- scaleups developing AI-enabled products and services
- investors and funding organisations
- SMEs exploring AI adoption and innovation
- university and research organisations
- professional services and growth support organisations
- technology, cloud, data and infrastructure organisations
- business leaders and ecosystem partners
Why attend the event?
The event provides an opportunity to learn about AI investment, connect with key stakeholders and explore the future of AI innovation in Northern Ireland.
Attendees will:
- hear directly from Sovereign AI about its UK-wide mission and investment offer
- connect with founders, investors and ecosystem leaders
- discover AI innovation being developed in Belfast and across Northern Ireland
- explore the factors involved in building and scaling globally competitive AI companies from the region
- build relationships with organisations and individuals contributing to Northern Ireland's AI ecosystem
Event details
- Date: Thursday 8 October 2026
- Time: 4pm to 7pm
- Venue: The Innovation Centre, Catalyst, Belfast
Find out more and register your interest in the UK Sovereign AI Fund: Northern Ireland Launch.
First published 24 July 2027