The UK's leading computer scientists, on your toughest challenges
praCSys AI connects your organisation with professors and senior researchers from the University of Birmingham's School of Computer Science, for independent advice, feasibility studies, prototypes and expert review in AI, data, cyber security and advanced computing.
Part of the University of Birmingham, a Russel Group university
NCSC - recognised Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research
Top 3 in UK for Research Excellence Framework (REF)
What can we help you with?
Here are some of the questions we get asked.
Is our model, algorith or system reliable?
Expert review of machine-learning models, pricing engines, optimisation tools and decision systems
Can you build us proof of concept?
Rapid prototypes that test whether an idea works before you invest in full development.
How do we use our data better?
Data science, modelling and analytics to turn existing data into decisions.
Can AI actually solve this for us?
An independent view of whether, where and how AI could create value, before you commit budget.
Can this run faster or cheaper?
Expert analysis of algorithms and systems to cut compute costs, speed up processing and remove bottlenecks.
Our people need to understand AI
Practical training for leaders and teams through AI Launchpad.
Is it secure?
Analysis of systems, devices, protocols and data flows by one of the UK's leading cyber security research groups.
Research expertise applied to real-world challenges
Emerging technologies offer significant opportunities, but organisations do not always have the specialist knowledge, technical capacity or internal confidence needed to make the most of them.
praCSys AI provides a flexible route to expertise from the University of Birmingham’s School of Computer Science. We work with businesses, public-sector bodies and other organisations to explore opportunities, solve technical and operational challenges, develop practical solutions and build internal capability.
Our support can range from focused advice and feasibility studies to prototype development, process improvement and tailored professional training.
Why work with us?
Independant Advice
We have no products to sell and no platform to lock you into. Our advice is based on evidence.
Ahead of the curve
Our experts are working on the problems the market will face in three years' time.
Rigorous
We bring methods that most commercial consultancies cannot: formal verification, mathematical analysis, peer-reviewed techniques.
Straightforward to contract
Work is contracted through University of Birmingham Enterprise Ltd, with clear terms on confidentiality and intellectual property.
Explore ideas pre-investment
Use feasibility studies and prototypes to test whether an approach is technically viable.
Access to emerging talent
Our academics can involve talented PhD and Master’s students in your project, giving you extra capacity and an early look at future recruits.
How we work
Understand
We begin by discussing your organisation, objectives and the challenge or opportunity you want to explore.
Connect
We identify the most relevant expertise from within praCSys AI and the School of Computer Science.
Define
We agree the scope, intended outcomes, timescale and most appropriate form of support.
Deliver
Our specialists work with your organisation to provide advice, research, prototypes, technical improvements or training.