From quantum computing and AI to robotics, biotech and clean energy, the UK is producing some of the world’s most exciting deeptech companies. The challenge is no longer invention — it is scale. Opening the Deeptech Stage at London Tech Week, British Business Bank Chair, Stephen Welton, will explore how the UK can create more globally competitive technology champions. The session will:

• Take a deep dive into the UK’s funding landscape and how deeper pools of long-term capital can help more UK deeptech companies start, scale, and remain in the UK, turning world-class research and innovation into globally significant businesses.
• Outline how the British Business Bank is helping to stimulate investment into UK deeptech companies through its increased scale, expanded investment capabilities, and long-term commitment to the UK venture capital ecosystem.
• Examine the role of institutional capital into UK venture capital and how the Bank aims to support the development of larger UK funds and help address the long-standing scale-up funding gap facing high-growth technology businesses.