Normally, it wouldn't be the Privy Council Office playing a role in trying to seek funding for the organizations or facilitating that. I'd say the PCO role, particularly in the plans role—the deputy secretary, plans—would be on major issues confronting the country. It would be common practice to bring together external players—it could be from the business community or the academic community—to have a discussion with senior officials around those issues.
On June 12th, 2023. See this statement in context.