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Microsoft and NVIDIA launch UK agentic AI hub to accelerate startup scale-up
On 4 November 2025, Microsoft Corporation and NVIDIA Corporation jointly launched the ‘Agentic Launchpad’ initiative in the UK and Ireland, aimed at supporting early-stage startups building agentic AI systems capable of autonomous decision-making. The programme forms part of Microsoft’s broader US$30 billion global investment in AI infrastructure, offering selected teams cloud credits, technical training and access to enterprise-sales pathways. Startups that apply by 28 November will gain mentorship from NVIDIA’s engineers and exposure to Microsoft’s partner ecosystem.
The hub marks a strategic effort to position the UK as a leading AI innovation centre and reflects tech leaders’ pivot to open innovation across regions.
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Microsoft and NVIDIA launch UK agentic AI hub to accelerate startup scale-up
On 4 November 2025, Microsoft Corporation and NVIDIA Corporation jointly launched the ‘Agentic Launchpad’ initiative in the UK and Ireland, aimed at supporting early-stage startups building agentic AI systems capable of autonomous decision-making. The programme forms part of Microsoft’s broader US$30 billion global investment in AI infrastructure, offering selected teams cloud credits, technical training and access to enterprise-sales pathways. Startups that apply by 28 November will gain mentorship from NVIDIA’s engineers and exposure to Microsoft’s partner ecosystem.
The hub marks a strategic effort to position the UK as a leading AI innovation centre and reflects tech leaders’ pivot to open innovation across regions.
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Microsoft and NVIDIA launch a UK-based AI hub to accelerate startups building autonomous agentic AI systems.
On 4 November 2025, Microsoft Corporation and NVIDIA Corporation jointly launched the ‘Agentic Launchpad’ initiative in the UK and Ireland, aimed at supporting early-stage startups building agentic AI systems capable of autonomous decision-making. The programme forms part of Microsoft’s broader US$30 billion global investment in AI infrastructure, offering selected teams cloud credits, technical training and access to enterprise-sales pathways. Startups that apply by 28 November will gain mentorship from NVIDIA’s engineers and exposure to Microsoft’s partner ecosystem.
The hub marks a strategic effort to position the UK as a leading AI innovation centre and reflects tech leaders’ pivot to open innovation across regions.
On 4 November 2025, Microsoft Corporation and NVIDIA Corporation jointly launched the ‘Agentic Launchpad’ initiative in the UK and Ireland, aimed at supporting early-stage startups building agentic AI systems capable of autonomous decision-making. The programme forms part of Microsoft’s broader US$30 billion global investment in AI infrastructure, offering selected teams cloud credits, technical training and access to enterprise-sales pathways. Startups that apply by 28 November will gain mentorship from NVIDIA’s engineers and exposure to Microsoft’s partner ecosystem.
The hub marks a strategic effort to position the UK as a leading AI innovation centre and reflects tech leaders’ pivot to open innovation across regions.
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