What we do
We help organisations address challenges by providing access to specialist expertise from the University of Birmingham’s School of Computer Science.
Our flexible approach enables us to support projects at different stages, from exploring an initial idea and assessing its feasibility to developing practical solutions and building the skills needed to use new technologies effectively.
Consultancy and Advisory
We provide access to specialist expertise across computer science, helping organisations understand complex challenges, explore opportunities and make informed decisions. Our support ranges from focused technical advice and independent evaluation to longer-term strategic guidance.
Prototyping and Process Improvement
We help organisations turn promising ideas into practical, testable solutions. Working with specialists from the School of Computer Science, we can investigate technical options, develop prototypes and identify how AI, data and automation could improve existing processes.
AI Skills and Professional Development
AI Launchpad provides practical, research-informed learning for organisations and professionals who want to understand, adopt and apply artificial intelligence responsibly.
Who we work with
Our expertise applies wherever technology, data and decisions meet, so we work with organisations of every size across a wide range of sectors. Here are just some of them:
Financial Services
Retail and commercial banking · Insurance · Investment and asset management · Fintech and payments · Mortgages and lending
Manufacturing
Advanced and smart manufacturing · Supply chain and logistics · Quality control and inspection · Industrial IoT and automation · Process optimisation
Healthcare
NHS and health providers · Medical devices and diagnostics · Pharmaceuticals and drug discovery · Health data and digital health · Genomics and bioinformatics
Automotive and Mobility
Autonomous vehicles · Vehicle cyber security · Electric vehicles and battery systems · Smart transport and rail · Driver assistance and vision systems
Defense and Security
Defence and aerospace · National security · Critical national infrastructure · Secure communications · Resilience and threat analysis
Technology and Telecoms
Software and SaaS · Cloud and data platforms · Telecoms and networks · Semiconductors and hardware · AI and data start-ups
