Support for SMEs
The AICC empowers SMEs with AI knowledge and tools, overcoming barriers to drive innovation and growth.
The AICC empowers SMEs with AI knowledge and tools, overcoming barriers to drive innovation and growth.
The AICC’s support for SMEs is critical to driving AI adoption and awareness as it directly addresses the barriers that often hinder smaller businesses, such as limited resources, technical expertise, and understanding of AI's potential. By offering fully funded consultancy and education, the AICC equips SMEs with the knowledge and tools needed to integrate AI into their operations, unlocking efficiencies, enhancing decision-making, and fostering innovation.
We offer up to 20 days of fully funded AI, machine learning, and data science consultancy, through our Business Transformer Programme. This is delivered by in-house data scientists and applied researchers, leveraging the latest AI research from Ulster University and Queen's University Belfast.
Some of the companies we are currently working with.
The AI Collaboration Centre’s AI Transformer Programme is a comprehensive 20-day journey designed to empower businesses with the tools and expertise needed to leverage artificial intelligence effectively.
Through a blend of workshops, hands-on sessions, and expert guidance, participants will progress from understanding the fundamentals of AI to building and integrating tailored AI models into their operations.
By the end of the programme, each participant could have a fully developed AI model or proof of concept, tailored to their business, ready to drive innovation and operational excellence.
Gain an introduction to AI, its impact on businesses, and applications across industries, while assessing your business needs and data assets.
Explore the basics of data science, including data collection, cleaning, preparation, and privacy best practices.
Dive into exploratory data analysis, AI use case identification, and machine learning models through one-on-one consultations and tool familiarization.
Build, train, and refine your AI models using your own data, addressing challenges and optimizing performance.
Learn how to integrate, test, and scale AI solutions within your business processes, while developing strategies for ongoing maintenance and advanced AI exploration.
Present your final AI model or proof of concept, developed using your data, and plan for continued AI adoption with expert feedback and networking opportunities.
Innovation thrives through connection. Whether you're an SME, researcher, or professional exploring AI, we’re here to help.
