Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) works directly with heads of government and senior officials to translate bold policy ideas into practical results. Founded in 2016 by former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, TBI operates in more than 40 countries with approximately 786 staff. Its Science and Technology Policy team is a prominent voice on AI governance, producing policy papers, hosting roundtables with world leaders, and advising governments on frontier AI safety, AI regulation, and the use of AI in public services. TBI's model combines think-tank research with on-the-ground implementation support, positioning it as a unique bridge between AI policy ideas and real government action.
Funding Details
- Annual Budget
- $161,300,000
- Monthly Burn Rate
- $13,583,333
- Current Runway
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- Funding Raised to Date
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- Fiscal Sponsor
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Theory of Change
TBI's theory of change holds that the primary bottleneck for good policy outcomes is execution: leaders have access to good ideas but lack the capacity to implement them. By embedding expert advisors directly within governments and providing both policy design and delivery support, TBI aims to shape the decisions of heads of government at the moment those decisions are being made. On AI specifically, TBI believes that governments are at a critical juncture in setting the regulatory and governance architecture for advanced AI systems. By advising leading governments on frontier AI safety frameworks, multilateral coordination mechanisms, and practical AI deployment in public services, TBI seeks to shift the default trajectory of AI governance toward greater accountability, safety, and beneficial use — working through political leaders who have the authority to enact lasting institutional change.
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- Last Updated
- Apr 2, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
- Created
- Mar 20, 2026, 2:34 AM UTC