NVIDIA and UK Industry Leaders Unveil Sovereign AI Forum at London Tech Week

Details

• NVIDIA collaborated with the UK government and top industry firms to introduce the first Sovereign AI Industry Forum during London Tech Week in June 2025.
• Founding members include Babcock, BAE Systems, BT, National Grid, and Standard Chartered, with a focus on bolstering domestic AI infrastructure and economic security.
• Cloud providers Nscale and Nebius plan to deploy 14,000 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs by 2026, featuring Europe's first AI factory dedicated to public sector applications.
• The initiative leverages the UK's track record as the leading European destination for AI investment, amassing $28 billion since 2013, and supports Prime Minister Starmer’s drive to make the UK an "AI maker" nation.
• Supporting efforts include a financial services AI sandbox, platforms for 6G wireless research, and the launch of NVIDIA’s UK AI Technology Center to upskill the workforce.

Impact

The UK’s new forum strengthens its standing in the global race for sovereign AI, echoing similar moves by India, South Korea, and Brazil. This public-private partnership addresses strategic compute needs while catalyzing innovation across key sectors. With major infrastructure rollouts ahead, the UK stakes a claim as a leading hub for responsible, home-grown AI development.