Business AI Alliance

Empowering SMEs to propel the UK’s AI driven economic growth.

Join a community committed to advancing AI innovation and influencing national policy
Our objectives​

Driving growth, collaboration & right sized policy in AI.

Advocate SME Voices in Policy

Act as a voice for UK AI SMEs to influence and shape policy, regulation and strategic direction fostering a vibrant AI ecosystem

Forge cross sector collaboration

Through creation of white papers which are promoted via our networks, we amplify our member's perspectives in critical AI policy discussions, advocating for responsible adoption while highlighting economic growth and job creation benefits.

Enabling Collaboration

Through our alliance, we connect our members, fostering knowledge-sharing and partnerships that transform technological complexity into practical business advantage for UK businesses.

Our members

AI experts from across the SME community.

Businesses Utilising AI

Forward-thinking businesses across diverse UK sectors using AI to improve efficiency, create innovative products, and strengthen competitive positions.

AI Product Companies

Innovative solution providers developing accessible, practical AI tools specifically designed for business needs and resource constraints.

AI Implementation Partners

Service providers guiding businesses through the AI adoption journey—from strategy to implementation and optimisation.

Join a growing AI community

Become part of the UK’s only not for profit focussed on AI in SMEs. Access exclusive resources, connect with the AI community, and help shape the future of AI adoption for British businesses.

What our members say

“This alliance bridges academic research and practical business applications, making cutting-edge AI developments accessible to businesses of all sizes.”
Prof. Daniele Faccio, Royal Academy of Engineering & University of Glasgow
“The connections we've made through the Alliance have helped us understand how to implement AI for SMEs effectively and efficiently.”
Nick Harding, Fifty One Degrees
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White Papers

Community Research Papers

Explore in-depth research and findings on a range of various topics. The views expressed in these papers are those of the authors and not the entire community.

AI for growth in UK Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Date Published (20/07/25)

AI can help UK SMEs boost efficiency, productivity, and service quality across sectors like local government, manufacturing, and financial services, using real examples to show how operations can improve while protecting jobs and supporting the UK economy

Practical impacts of implementing AI systems regulations for SMEs

Date Published (03/08/25)

We explore how to strike the right regulatory balance, ensuring safety without stifling SME innovation or productivity.