Microsoft has launched the GenAI Accelerator initiative to develop the UK’s brightest and best AI-focused start-ups and springboard them to future success.
In partnership with tech leader NVIDIA and Microsoft-owned developer platform GitHub, the Microsoft GenAI Accelerator will provide exclusive resources and opportunities to companies looking to build, market, and scale up their generative AI products and services.
Microsoft already operates a general AI SaaS venture program. This Accelerator, which will run from January 2025 to early March 2025, is specifically tailored for UK AI start-ups that have secured seed funding and are looking to take their products to the next level: Apply Here.
Microsoft is seeking companies whose innovative AI-powered products have the potential to change people’s lives for the better, create jobs, and have significant economic impact.
A hybrid format – part online, part in person – will ensure that geographical boundaries do not hinder participation, enabling a diverse range of companies – not just those based in London and the South East – to benefit from the resources and support on offer.
The Accelerator will culminate in a Demo Day, during which participants will have the opportunity to showcase their products to top venture capitalists and private equity firms.
Darren Hardman, CEO, Microsoft UK, said:
“By supporting local AI start-ups and providing them with the resources they need to succeed, Microsoft and our partners are helping to build a vibrant and sustainable AI community in the UK and create the tech powerhouses of tomorrow.
“These fast-growing companies will create jobs, boost UK economic growth, and create products that make a positive impact on people’s lives.”
“NVIDIA will support Microsoft GenAI Accelerator participants through the NVIDIA Inception programme for cutting-edge start-ups,” said Serge Palaric, NVIDIA’s Vice-President Hyperscaler Alliance, EMEA.
“This collaboration will provide start-ups with access to NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI) training sessions and a network of experts. By using NVIDIA’s accelerated computing platform, start-ups will be able to accelerate their AI development and enhance performance.”
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