What the diagnostic is for
Most AI projects fail before a line of code is written — in the decision about what to build. The Diagnostic exists to make that decision well. Rather than starting from a model or a demo, we start from your business: the workflows, the data, the systems your teams already use, and the commercial outcomes you actually need to move.
We do this scoping up front and at no charge. That keeps it honest: we are not using the Diagnostic to sell you a build — we are using it to tell you the truth about where AI is worth the investment and where it is not. If the answer is "not yet", we will say so, and you still keep the scope, wireframe and ROI case to use however you like.
What you get
A full statement of work
A complete, costed scope of exactly what we would build, how, and over what timeline — clear enough to act on, with us or without us.
A wireframe
A visual wireframe of the proposed solution, so you can see what we are actually proposing before a line of code is written.
A clear ROI case
What we are fixing, what it is worth, and what the platform will — and will not — do. The honest boundaries, not just the upside.
A route forward
A practical next step — a proof of concept to prove it in practice, a build with us, work you do in-house, or holding off entirely.
How it works
- A no-obligation conversation. We start by understanding what you are trying to improve, automate or scale — and whether we are the right team to help.
- We learn how you work. We sit with the people who do the work, review your systems and data, and find where AI genuinely pays off.
- You get a full scope — free. A statement of work, a wireframe and a clear ROI case: what we would build, what it is worth, and what it will and will not do.
- Then, only if you want to, a proof of concept. Building the proof is the first paid step — so your budget goes to a working demonstration, not a promise.
Who it's for
SMEs, multi-site businesses and international organisations that know AI matters but are not sure where it genuinely pays off. If you are weighing a first AI project, have a shortlist of ideas you want pressure-tested, or simply want an honest read before committing budget, the Diagnostic is the right starting point.
What it costs
The diagnostic itself — the meeting, the scoping, the statement of work, the wireframe and the ROI case — is free, with no obligation. You only pay when we move to a proof of concept: a scoped, paid piece of work that proves the idea in practice before you commit to a full build. No open-ended day rates, and nothing to pay simply to find out whether we can help. Book a call to get started.
Common questions
How long does the AI Readiness Diagnostic take?
Typically one to two weeks. We spend a few sessions with the right people in your business, take a structured look at your workflows and data, and hand you the statement of work, wireframe and ROI case at the end.
Is the Diagnostic really free — what's the catch?
It's genuinely free and carries no obligation. You keep the statement of work, wireframe and ROI case whether or not we ever build anything. The first thing you pay for is a scoped proof of concept — and only if the ROI case justifies one.
What do you need from us during the Diagnostic?
A few hours with the people who know the workflows, and a guided look at the relevant systems and data. We don't need production access to diagnose — read-only and conversations get us most of the way.