AI Proof-of-Concept (PoC) Services
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With expertise in AI, cloud, web, and mobile technologies, we help companies of all sizes validate innovative concepts and accelerate digital transformation. Discover how AI can boost your business!
What is a Proof-of-Concept?
A Proof-of-Concept is a low-risk service that helps your organization validate whether a specific AI solution can solve a real business problem before committing to full-scale development. Together, we will focus on one specific use case that allows you to get tangible evidence for decision-making with minimal initial investment.
Example use cases:
· Agentic AI workflows: Automating multi-step business processes where AI plans, executes, and adapts such as intelligent customer onboarding, automated research and reporting, or process orchestration.
· Intelligent document processing: AI-powered extraction, summarization, and analysis of documents turning unstructured data into structured, actionable information.
· AI assistants and chatbots: Context-aware assistants using Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) that draw on your company’s own knowledge base to answer questions, support customers, or guide internal workflows.
· Predictive analytics and ML models: Training custom models on your data to forecast demand, detect anomalies, classify inputs, or optimize operations.
How it works?
The typical PoC follows four phases:
· Discovery and scoping: Understanding your business problem, defining success criteria, and setting realistic expectations.
· Data assessment: Evaluating your data availability and quality to determine what’s feasible.
· Development and iteration: Building a functional prototype, testing with real or representative data, and refining based on results.
· Evaluation and handover: Measuring against success criteria, demonstrating the solution, and providing clear recommendations for next steps.
What you receive:
· Clear roadmap: A project plan defining objectives, scope, and timeline of the PoC.
· Full project report: Documented methodologies, outcomes, and recommendations for next steps.
· Technical foundation: All relevant code and scripts necessary for further development.
Why choose a Proof-of-Concept?
Whether you’re a growing business or a large enterprise, we help you assess which AI solutions are truly suitable for your specific use case with minimal investment, reducing uncertainty and avoiding costly missteps.
Throughout the process, you gain a practical understanding of what AI can — and just as importantly, cannot — deliver for your business. Instead of relying on assumptions, you receive tangible insights grounded in real data and experimentation.
The outcome is clear and actionable: a working prototype that demonstrates the value and potential of the solution. Based on the results, we provide concrete recommendations on how to confidently move forward with further development of the concept.
For Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
Great news! Helsinki XR Center is a key member of the Finnish AI Region (FAIR) consortium, a collaborative EU initiative supporting SMEs in adopting AI and advanced technologies.
As part of FAIR, we offer free Proof-of-Concept services to eligible small and medium-sized enterprises. By applying through FAIR, your company can access our AI expertise at no cost, helping you explore innovative solutions without financial barriers.
Contact us to learn more about the FAIR application process and how we can help bring your AI ideas to life.
Contact: Heikki Laaninen, FAIR Project Manager
For Larger Organizations and Companies
Ready to take your business to the next level? We offer tailored Proof-of-Concept services designed for larger organizations seeking to harness the power of AI.
Our customized PoC approach delivers low-risk, high-impact solutions that align with your strategic objectives. Let’s discuss your needs and we’ll create a customized offer that fits your organization’s goals and budget.
Let’s turn your ideas into reality – together!
Contact: Tiina Vuorio, Head of Unit