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Posted: Tue 5th Aug 2025
Too many small businesses still struggle to find the time, skills or confidence to make the most of digital tools, let alone adopt AI in a meaningful way.
That's why earlier this year, Enterprise Nation was proud to contribute to the government's SME Digital Adoption Taskforce, which has now published its final report.
Drawing on insights from our Tech Hub programme and the thousands of founders using our platform, we provided practical input on how to simplify digital support and build founders' confidence.
We're pleased that the government has backed all 10 of the Taskforce's recommendations, with some already underway and others now entering pilot phase.
Here's a quick look at what the Taskforce recommended, and how government has responded:
Launch a national digital adoption initiative led by Number 10: Government agrees and will convene key partners with Number 10 to drive development and delivery, building on other initiatives like the AI Upskilling Partnership.
Appoint a dedicated minister for SME digital and AI adoption: , Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for both the Department for Business and Trade (DBT)and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), has been appointed to lead on this work.
Daniel Woolf, Enterprise Nation's head of policy and government relations, says:
"We were proud to contribute to the SME Digital Adoption Taskforce and are pleased to see government back all 10 of its recommendations.
"If delivered well, this could give small business owners back weeks of productive time and help the UK lead the G7 on digital and AI adoption.
"We look forward to working with government to turn these recommendations into real-world support through the Small Business Plan and beyond."
Alongside these core recommendations, the government is also expanding sector-specific support:
The Made Smarter tech adoption programme will roll out nationally for manufacturing SMEs and create a dedicated scheme for Professional and Business Services.
LawtechUK has been awarded £1.5 million to accelerate tech adoption in legal services.
A new Upskilling and Reskilling Programme will offer short courses tailored to SME needs.
A Recruitment and Workforce Transition Programme will support SMEs struggling with vacancies.
Enterprise Nation looks forward to continuing our work with government and industry to help deliver on these commitments through our Tech Hub.
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