Microsoft launches Agentic Launchpad to support AI start-ups

The programme offers technical sessions, co-innovation opportunities, and marketing support to help software companies scale agentic AI platforms.

Lambda and Microsoft have agreed on a multibillion deal to deploy large-scale NVIDIA GPU infrastructure, expanding access to high-performance AI computing worldwide.

Microsoft, in collaboration with NVIDIA and WeTransact, has launched the Agentic Launchpad to drive AI innovation across the UK and Ireland. Built on Microsoft’s $30 billion investment in UK AI infrastructure, the initiative aims to help start-ups and scale-ups develop intelligent, next-generation AI platforms.

The programme provides participants with access to cutting-edge technologies, expert guidance, and global go-to-market support. Companies benefit from technical sessions, co-innovation opportunities, and marketing support to ensure their products reach the marketplace quickly.

Selected participants will also gain exposure through Microsoft and partner communications, networking events, and industry summits.

Agentic Launchpad is open to UK-based software companies developing agentic applications, autonomous systems, or generative AI platforms. Applicants should highlight their vision and technical strengths; submissions are open from 4 November to 28.

Microsoft and NVIDIA highlight the programme’s potential to foster innovation and leadership in the emerging era of agentic AI, offering training, infrastructure, and expert networks to accelerate development and performance.

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