V-Lab Ltd has received cash to further develop software powered by AI to help people train in the construction sector.

Its system offers immersive, scenario-based virtual simulations of real construction sites to efficiently train workers on risk assessments and safety protocols.

Hack Partners is also getting funding to develop an entirely autonomous system which can monitor, manage, and identify defects on rail infrastructure across the country.

Minister for Digital Government and AI Feryal Clark said: “AI will deliver real change for working people across the UK – not only growing our economy but improving our public services.

“We want technology to boost growth and deliver change right across the board, and I’m confident projects like these will help us realise that ambition.”