Recommendation 23

Witnesses were clear that the UK’s universities are one of its strengths, and that universities will continue to play an important role in UK AI development and leadership. Steps taken to implement the recommendations of the 2023 Independent Review of University Spin-out Companies should help innovative AI spinout companies be better positioned for future growth. However, more can be done to improve links between academia and industry and to ensure we remain competitive in the provision of supercomputing capacity.