Initial Mapping and Current State Assessment
In the first phase of the project, the current AI capabilities of the participating SMEs are assessed. This includes:
- Defining the companies' AI-related goals and needs.
- An AI maturity analysis to evaluate the company's readiness and capabilities to utilize AI in business.
- Identifying the companies' business environment and technological challenges.
The goal is to form a clear picture of the companies' starting point and define the target state to be achieved with AI solutions.
AI Coaching and Workshops
In the second phase, companies participate in iterative training sessions and workshops. During these, the focus is on the following topics:
- AI fundamentals and opportunities: How can AI create added value?
- Proof of Concept (POC): Companies are provided with a concrete model for utilizing AI in a small-scale pilot project.
- Multidisciplinary capabilities: How to combine expertise and technologies from different fields with the help of AI?
The workshops support companies in ideating and testing concrete AI solutions, while also providing an opportunity to network with other companies and experts.
Solution Concept Development and PoC Projects
At this stage, we move on to company-specific PoC projects, in which:
• The first AI solution models are put into practice in company business environments.
• The developed concepts are tested and validated in practice.
• Collaboration and expert support are utilized.
Minimum Viable Product (MVP): Each company will have a basic version of an AI solution developed, serving as the minimum viable product (MVP) to allow efficient testing before large-scale implementation.
Development of the Overall Concept and Scaling
At this stage, the lessons learned from the PoC projects are integrated into a tailored 'Whole AI Service' concept for each company, which includes:
- Processes and models needed for the implementation and management of AI solutions.
- Strategies for utilizing multidisciplinary networks.
- Guidelines for scaling and integrating technologies into business processes.
The concept provides companies to scale and utilize AI solutions effectively in the long term.
Co-creation and Sharing Results
The last phase of the project highlights co-creation and learning:
