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With AI consulting services, we assess your company’s ability to implement AI solutions. The assessment will result in an expert opinion, consisting of a mapping of the current state of your business, an analysis of digital technologies and data usage, and the feasibility/probability and practicality of implementing AI solutions.
Our services are meant for SMEs
The services of the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Centre AIRE (AIRE) are targeted at small to medium-sized industrial enterprises (SMEs), with up to 499 employees and a turnover of up to €100 million. We can provide a limited service (up to 10% of clients) to large local companies in Estonia (up to 2999 employees). In the case of a large local company belonging to a multinational group, the numbers of the group are aggregated worldwide.
What is included in the AI consultancy service?
The AI consultancy service will analyse the process to understand how to optimise the technologies and data already in use in the company for the deployment of AI. In addition, the analysis will address the company’s ability to increase agility with digital solutions, facilitating processes and increasing the company’s competitiveness.
Artificial intelligence feasibility analyses can be conducted in several parts:
- Fundamental analysis, focusing on the overall assessment of artificial intelligence readiness within the company.
- Project-based analyses, examining more specific choices related to the implementation of individual artificial intelligence-based projects.
The focus and necessity of project-based analyses are determined by the consultant in collaboration with the company after conducting the fundamental analysis. However, the analysis may include:
- Detailed analysis of implementing an artificial intelligence project, including a description of specific problems and technical solutions, setting performance metrics and expected impact indicators, and estimating costs (the exact scope, structure, and extent are agreed upon with the client).
- Overview reflecting in more detail the data analysis, data models, or system architecture of the artificial intelligence project.
- Analysis of the scalability of the artificial intelligence project.
- Analysis of the necessity of the artificial intelligence project based on business processes.
- Analysis of the market situation for the artificial intelligence project, including checking the availability of off-the-shelf software.
- Analysis of technological novelty for potential demo project candidates.
- Preparation of the initial concept for integrating the artificial intelligence project.
- Initial ROI analysis for the artificial intelligence project, including advising on drafting the company’s demo project application to avoid funding unreasonable or non-innovative projects.
- Advising on the implementation of the artificial intelligence project, including guidance on implementing the AIRE demo project during the project (e.g., to reach investment).
- Preparation and advising on the continuation plan for the artificial intelligence project (including the company’s demo project) to reach investment in cooperation with the AIRE financial advisory service, if necessary.
- Developing an artificial intelligence implementation strategy for the company.
- The focus, output, structure, and extent of the strategy are defined in agreement with the client.
* Other significant considerations regarding the implementation of AI solutions.
The range of topics covered may vary depending on the needs of the advised company. Topics mentioned in the sample list above may be added or omitted depending on the focus of the AI project-based analysis and the client’s needs. The performer, in collaboration with the advised company, determines the precise focus and range of topics to be addressed, considering the expected time frame for conducting the AI analysis.
We assist in finding capital for the costs associated with AI deployment from both private and public markets. Learn more about AIRE’s private capital advisory and public capital advisory services.
Who offers the consultancy service?
The AI feasibility consultancy will be carried out by industrial process experts with extensive experience in the field of artificial intelligence, brought together by Tehnopol Science and Business Park and Tartu Science Park. Since 2022, 100 companies have utilized the advisory service.
To be eligible for AIRE’s services, you also need to have completed the digital maturity consultancy of IMECC OÜ. The AI feasibility consultancy service is free and will be recorded as de minimis aid (de minimis aid) to the amount of EUR 1400.
AI suitability experts
Martin Rebane, Tartu Science Park
Martin is the Head of AI at Tartu Science Park and has been working on AI solutions since 2011. He holds a PhD in artificial intelligence from the University of Warwick in England and has extensive experience in working with companies in various fields.
Rauno Varblas, Tehnopol
Rauno is the Head of AI at Tehnopol Science Park, with strong experience in project management and investment portfolio oversight. He has previously led a business intelligence and software integration development team at one of Estonia’s leading software companies. At Tehnopol, he supports companies in developing AI solutions and finding suitable funding for their projects. In recent years, his focus has been on advancing AI-driven development and innovation across various sectors.
Lauri Antalainen, Tehnopol
For over 10 years, Lauri has advised companies on digitalization and automation of processes and business models, the implementation of artificial intelligence, and the setting of strategic goals. Lauri holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics as well as a cum laude MSc degree in Business Information Technology.
