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    Create impact · New business

    Find and validate ideas

    You want to build new business with AI but do not yet know which idea holds? We find the idea together, test it in the market and build the first offering - instead of analysing for months.

    Why it matters

    The window for AI-first businesses is closing fast

    Every industry is about to be reshaped by AI. The companies that move first - building AI-native products and services now - will define the next decade. Those that wait will find themselves competing against AI-powered incumbents with an insurmountable head start.

    But building an AI business isn't like building a traditional startup. It requires a unique combination of AI expertise, venture-building methodology, and deep market understanding. That's exactly what we bring. We've built AI businesses across insurance, manufacturing, mobility, and real estate - and we know what separates the winners from the also-rans.

    01

    Explore

    Discover AI opportunities

    We map your existing assets, capabilities, and market position to identify where AI can create transformative value. Through strategic workshops and deep analysis, we uncover opportunities that go beyond simple automation. Includes market intelligence and consumer insights.

    Typical duration

    4-8 weeks

    What you'll get

    • AI opportunity landscape mapping
    • Market intelligence report
    • Consumer insights & demand analysis
    • Competitive AI landscape analysis
    • Strategic opportunity prioritization
    • Executive alignment sessions
    02

    Validate

    Test & learn rapidly

    We design and run rapid experiments to validate your AI business hypotheses. Using lean methodologies and real market feedback, we separate winning ideas from assumptions before significant investment.

    Typical duration

    6-12 weeks

    What you'll get

    • Hypothesis framework development
    • Rapid prototyping sprints
    • Customer validation interviews
    • Technical feasibility assessment
    • Business model stress testing
    03

    Build

    Create AI-first products

    We develop minimum viable products and full solutions with AI at the core. Our venture builders combine technical excellence with startup velocity to deliver production-ready AI systems.

    Typical duration

    3-6 months

    What you'll get

    • MVP development and launch
    • AI model integration
    • Product architecture design
    • Brand and identity creation
    • Go-to-market preparation
    SAB funding

    Start pragmatically with SAB funding

    Saxon Aufbaubank programs can co-finance AI projects. We are your build partner - not your funding consultant.

    E-Business

    Grant up to 25,000 €
    SMEs in Saxony
    We build the AI solution you fund.

    InnoExpert

    Grant for external expertise
    SMEs with innovation projects
    We deliver the external AI expertise within the funded scope.

    R&D project funding

    Pro-rata R&D funding
    Mittelstand with R&D ambitions
    We deliver the R&D portion as build partner.

    Note: we are an implementation partner, not a certified funding consultancy. Verify funding details with SAB or a certified consultancy before applying.

    Ready to start your AI venture?

    Every AI journey is unique. Let's discuss where you are today and design the right path forward for your organization.

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