Prototype & Proof of Concept
Decide on something real, not a slide.
What it is
A working prototype built against one defined use case, so the decision to invest further rests on something real rather than a slide.
Who it's for
Teams that need to prove a specific use case before committing budget, or who need to show stakeholders something functioning rather than described.
What we deliver
Four phases, no surprises.
Discovery
We map your workflows, identify what is worth doing, define success metrics, and audit what we will be working with. No assumptions.
Design
We design the approach in full — including model selection, integrations, and controls — before a line of code is written.
Delivery
We build with regular demos and continuous feedback. You see progress, you give input, we adjust.
Handover
Documentation, training, and a clean handover to your team — with ongoing support available if you want it.
Every engagement is scoped to your situation, so timelines and investment depend on what you actually need. We will tell you honestly what we think makes sense — including when a smaller scope is the right answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is delivered in an AI proof of concept?
A working prototype running on the client’s own data, built against one defined use case with agreed success criteria. Nisco AI Systems delivers measured results against those criteria, a written account of technical findings, limitations and risks, and a production path with an effort estimate.
Do we own the prototype code?
Yes. Clients own the deliverables Nisco AI Systems produces, including prototype code and documentation. A prototype that cannot be carried forward into production defeats the purpose of building one.
What happens if the proof of concept fails?
A proof of concept that shows a use case will not work is a successful engagement. Nisco AI Systems reports the result honestly, explains the technical reason, and where possible identifies an adjacent use case more likely to succeed. Finding out in weeks is considerably cheaper than finding out after a full build.
Talk to an Anthropic-credentialed team.
30 minutes, no sales pitch. Bring the problem, not a feature list.