Fixed scope & question
One clear use case and success criteria.
AI Consultancy
AI proof of concept and pilots
An AI proof of concept (PoC) is a fast, fixed-scope build that tests whether an AI use case works on your real data before you invest in full development. Alugence runs AI PoCs and pilots that prove — or disprove — value in weeks, so you make your bigger AI decisions on evidence, not hope.
What is ai proof of concept and pilots?
An AI proof of concept is a small, time-boxed project that validates a specific AI use case using your actual data and workflows. It answers a clear question — will this work, and is it worth building? — with a working prototype and evidence, before you spend on production. A pilot goes a step further, running the solution with real users on a limited scale.
How we help
Working prototype
Built on your real (or representative) data.
Evidence & recommendation
Results, limitations, and a clear build-or-stop recommendation.
Path to production
If it works, a costed plan to scale (implementation).
Our process
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Define
the use case, data and success criteria.
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Build
a working prototype fast.
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Test
against real cases and measure results.
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Decide
— a clear go/no-go with evidence.
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Plan
production if validated.
Outcomes and benefits
- Evidence-based confidence before a big commitment.
- A working prototype in weeks, not months.
- Lower risk — you find the dead ends cheaply.
- A costed route to production for what works.
Who this is for
Businesses weighing a significant AI investment who want proof first, and teams that need to win internal buy-in with a tangible result.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions, answered directly.
What is the difference between a proof of concept and a pilot?
A proof of concept tests whether an AI use case *can* work, usually as a prototype in a controlled setting; a pilot tests whether it *does* work in practice, running with real users at limited scale. PoC comes first to validate feasibility; a pilot validates real-world fit before full rollout.
How long does an AI proof of concept take?
Most AI PoCs run in four to eight weeks, depending on data access and complexity. The point is speed — a time-boxed build that gives you a clear answer quickly. Our AI Discovery & Pilot package starts from £15,000 / $19,000; see pricing.
Why not just build the full solution?
Because full builds are expensive and not every idea survives contact with real data. A PoC finds the problems cheaply and proves value before you commit, dramatically reducing the risk of a costly build that doesn't deliver.
What happens if the PoC doesn't work?
That's still a valuable outcome — you've avoided a much larger wasted investment, and you'll know exactly why it didn't work and what would need to change. Often we learn enough to pivot to a better-scoped use case.
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