Microsoft and Nvidia have launched Frontier Launchpad, a support programme for AI-focused software companies in the UK and Ireland, with applications open until 27 November. Building on last year's Agentic Launchpad, it offers technical support from Microsoft and Nvidia experts, commercial advice, and help preparing products for the Microsoft Marketplace, across two pathways: AI platforms and software, and financial services and fintech. Eligible firms must be based in the UK or Ireland, have products already available to customers, and be investing in or using AI, and the inaugural cohort starts in early 2027. The article also cites Microsoft's quarter ended 30 September 2026, in which net income rose 32% to $36.6bn and revenue reached $92.3bn, up 19%.
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Systems Software |
| Market cap | $3.9T |
| Close on 11/03/2026 | 520.99 |
| Change that session | +2.74% |
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Semiconductors |
| Market cap | $5.1T |
| Close on 11/03/2026 | 206.69 |
| Change that session | +2.29% |
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