- Result
- Use case, prototype, test with realistic data, governance, team feedback, and rollout decision.
- Timeframe
- 6-12 weeks
- Price anchor
- from 4,900 EUR
- Best fit
- Best when you want evidence before a larger rollout.
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AI Prototyping: Prove the concept in 2–4 weeks — before you release the full budget.
Many AI projects fail because planning goes on too long on paper instead of testing early. In prototyping we build a working demo of your concrete use case — with real data, real interfaces, and measurable results.
AI Prototyping (Fact Sheet)
Download the compact fact sheet on the prototyping approach.
⏳ Time-to-Demo
2–4 weeks
Investment
from €4,500 (1 use case)
Method
Rapid Prototyping
with real data
Deliverables
Working prototype, test protocol, Go/No-Go recommendation
What an AI prototype really delivers
Prove technical feasibility
Does the idea work in your infrastructure? Does the AI do what it is supposed to — or does it need adjustments?
Measure quality
Accuracy, speed, error rate — measured with real data, not estimated.
Convince stakeholders
A working demo is more convincing than any concept paper.
Create investment certainty
Based on the prototype you decide whether and how much to invest in the full implementation.
Prototyping Process in 4 Phases
Sharpen the Use Case
Exact definition: Which input, which output, which system? We set clear success criteria (accuracy, latency, format) before we build.
Data & Interfaces
Clarify data access, anonymise if needed, set up test API access. The foundation for a valid prototype.
Build & Iterate
Weekly demos. We build, measure, adjust. No black-box development — you see progress live.
Validation & Decision
Final test protocol, quality proof, cost-benefit estimate, and a clear Go/No-Go recommendation.
Frequently Asked Questions about AI Prototyping
What is the difference between prototyping and implementation? +
A prototype proves that the idea works — in limited scope, without full system integration. Implementation follows on the basis of validated findings.
What does an AI prototype cost? +
A focused prototype (1 use case, real test data, working UI) from €4,500. More complex data integrations: €7,000–12,000.
Can the prototype go directly into production? +
Rarely without modifications. Prototypes are optimised for validation, not for production load and security requirements. Structured implementation follows validation.
What data do I need? +
Real data from the target process, also anonymised. The more realistic, the more meaningful the result. We clarify together in the kick-off what is sufficient.
Your first AI prototype in 4 weeks?
Talk about your use case in a free initial consultation — and find out whether prototyping is the right next step.
Request Initial ConsultationConcrete Offer
What you get, how long it takes, and how risk is reduced.
Risk reduction
- Pilot before rollout
- Human-in-the-loop and fallback rules
- Documented data flow and handover
Proof material
Review sample deliverables before deciding: pilot report, implementation plan, prompt and fallback set, handover documentation.
View work examplesStandard process
- Maturity check and initial consultation
- Scoped pilot with realistic data
- Rollout decision and handover
Not included by default
External licenses, large-scale data cleanup, major ERP/CRM rebuilds, and legal case-by-case advice are scoped separately before project start.
