AI Proof of Concept & Feasibility Services
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- ISO 27001 Certified
- ISO 22301 Certified
- DORA Aligned
- GDPR Compliant
- Start in 7–10 days
- From €5–6k/mo
HST Solutions delivers structured AI proof of concept engagements in 4–6 weeks with clear success criteria and production-ready architecture for organisations across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. No commitment beyond the PoC. ISO 27001 certified.
Why Start with a Proof of Concept?
AI projects fail when businesses invest heavily before validating fundamentals. Common reasons AI projects fail include poor data quality, unrealistic expectations, wrong technique for the problem, and lack of integration planning.
A proof of concept eliminates these risks for a fraction of the cost of a full project. In 4–8 weeks, you’ll know whether AI can solve your problem, what data you need, how accurate the results are, and what a production system would cost.
How We Work: Programme
Discovery & Data Assessment
Build & Validate
Results & Recommendations
Common PoC Projects We Deliver
- Document processing PoC
- Chatbot/assistant PoC
- Predictive model PoC
- Classification PoC
- Search improvement PoC
PoC Pricing
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| Focused single-task PoC (e.g., document extraction) |
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| Multi-component PoC (e.g., chatbot + knowledge base + integration) |
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| Strategic AI assessment + PoC (includes AI readiness review) |
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All PoC engagements include a recommendation report with production roadmap, architecture design, and cost estimates.
PoC investment applies as credit toward production development if you proceed.
HST Solutions is
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To The Clients We Serve.
“Nova Leah has been working with HST for the past few years, and our experience has been exceptional. As a startup, we needed a partner who could deliver not just technical excellence but also understand our unique needs and growth pace. HST has more than delivered.
The team's technical expertise is outstanding. They've consistently provided innovative, scalable solutions that align perfectly with our needs. What impresses us most is their flexibility whether it's scaling up quickly or adapting to new requirements, they've been able to pivot and respond swiftly without compromising on quality.
HST feels like a true extension of our in-house team. Communication is effortless, and their proactive approach has fostered a collaborative and transparent working relationship. Despite being an outsourced team, their commitment to our goals and values has been evident from day one.
For any startup looking for a reliable and innovative development partner, HST is a perfect fit. Their understanding of the startup environment, combined with their ability to deliver high quality solutions quickly, has been very impressive.
In summary, HST has been a fantastic partner, the management team have been wonderful to work with - who worked diligently to provide technical excellence, flexibility, and seamless integration with our team. We highly recommend them to any company looking for a top notch software development partner.”
Waystone has been collaborating with HST Solutions for several years now, and our experience has been outstanding. Partnering with HST has significantly helped us develop scalable, secure, and efficient technology solutions that underpin our operations.
HST’s technical expertise is truly remarkable. They've delivered a robust data management framework including customized ETL, a well structured data warehouse, and tailored reporting that aligns seamlessly with our enterprise wide needs. Their ability to adapt to our evolving requirements while maintaining quality has consistently impressed us.
What stands out most is how smoothly HST integrates with our internal teams. Communication is straightforward, and the proactive approach of their developers and project managers fosters a collaborative and transparent working relationship. They’ve quickly become a trusted extension of our workforce, fully committed to our shared objectives.
For any organization aiming to streamline data processes or expand their product offerings based on reliable, single-source data, HST is an ideal partner. Their combination of technical know how, flexibility, and swift turnaround times provides real value and the agility we need to grow.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an AI proof of concept cost?
PoC engagements start from €15,000 for a focused, single-task validation. More complex PoCs involving multiple AI capabilities or system integrations typically range from €25,000–€50,000.
How long does a PoC take?
Most PoCs are completed in 4–8 weeks. We deliberately keep them time-boxed to give you answers quickly without open-ended exploration.
What data do I need to provide?
That depends on the use case, but we work with whatever you have. We’ve built successful PoCs with as little as a few hundred documents or a few thousand data records. Part of the PoC process is assessing your data and recommending improvements.
What happens after the PoC?
You get a detailed recommendation report with clear options: proceed to production (with architecture, timeline, and costs defined), improve data and retest, pivot to a different approach, or decide AI isn’t right for this use case. There’s no obligation to continue with HST the PoC and its findings belong to you.
Is the PoC code production-ready?
PoC code is built to validate feasibility, not for production scale. However, we design PoCs with production architecture in mind, so key components can be reused and extended rather than rebuilt from scratch.
Can I use the PoC to get internal buy-in?
Absolutely. That’s one of the primary uses. We design PoC outputs to be presentable to leadership including clear visualisations, accuracy metrics, and ROI projections that help you make the case internally.
Ready to test whether AI works for your business?
Book a free discovery call. We’ll assess your idea, discuss what a PoC would look like, and give you an honest assessment of feasibility.
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