08:00 AM EST, 11/14/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Microsoft ( MSFT ) -backed OpenAI said Friday it launched its "OpenAI for Ireland" initiative in collaboration with the Irish government, Dogpatch Labs and Patch to help Irish small and medium-sized enterprises and founders use artificial intelligence to grow their business.

The company said it is also working with Ireland's Department for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to create an SME Booster program in 2026 to provide AI skills training and mentoring to SMEs.