FAQ

We help startups and SMEs understand where AI can deliver meaningful, measurable value — and how to move forward with clarity and confidence.

Our core consultancy services are:

• AI Opportunity Mapping: Identifying high-impact, practical AI use cases aligned with your business goals.
• App Prototype Design Concept: A visual, design-only prototype that brings your idea to life and shows how AI could enhance it.

We focus solely on consulting, strategy, and design — not software development.

No. We don’t develop or engineer software or AI systems.

Our role is to help you define what’s worth building, validate the concept, and set a clear direction before any investment in development.

When clients want to build the solution we’ve recommended, we can introduce vetted Technical Partners who specialise in implementation. Any commercial agreements with those partners are private and do not change your quoted fees unless explicitly stated.

Choosing a partner is entirely optional.

Every project concludes with a clear, tangible outcome:

For AI Opportunity Mapping
A concise presentation and written report outlining your best AI opportunities, readiness, and recommended next steps.

For App Prototype Design Concept
A polished, visual prototype (PDF or design file) plus a short report explaining the design logic and where AI enhances the experience.

Typical timelines:

• AI Opportunity Mapping: 2–3 weeks
• App Prototype Design Concept: 3–4 weeks (depending on scope)

We’ll confirm the exact timeline after your discovery call.

A friendly, focused 20-minute conversation.

We’ll explore your goals, clearly define the problem, and recommend the service that best fits your needs.

After the call, we’ll outline the deliverables, timelines, and fees — ensuring complete transparency before you make any decisions.

Yes. Some clients start with AI Opportunity Mapping and then move into an App Prototype Design Concept. Others only need one of the two.

Every service can be booked individually or together, depending on your goals.

We support startups, SMEs, and innovation-driven teams across sectors — including education, creative industries, technology, professional services, and more.

If you’re exploring where AI fits or want to visualise an idea before building it, we can help.

Yes. We’re based in the UK but work with clients worldwide.

All sessions take place online, and all deliverables are provided digitally.

We tailor fees to the scope of each project.

We don’t list prices online; instead, we walk you through everything during the discovery call and provide a clear, transparent proposal with no hidden costs.

It’s a network of vetted technical partners who can support clients with software development, AI implementation, workflow automation, or other build-related work.

Our role is to provide strategic clarity and design guidance. If a client wishes to develop a solution we’ve helped design or recommend, we may introduce one or more suitable technical partners for consideration.

Any commercial arrangements between Akingate Consultancy and its Technical Partners are private and do not affect client fees unless explicitly stated. Clients always remain free to choose their own developers or technical suppliers. You’re free to use your own team instead — there’s no obligation.

If you’re a development, AI engineering, automation, or data specialist, you’re welcome to join our Technical Partners Network.

We review interests based on capability, delivery quality, communication, and alignment with our standards.

To become a Technical Partner, send an email to tech@akingate.com

Book a 20-minute discovery call.

We’ll take it from there, providing you with clarity on your options, timelines, and next steps.