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AI Strategy & Deep Tech Innovation for the Bold

We help SMEs and corporates design, build, and scale AI and deep tech strategies that drive real competitive advantage.

Two Core Practices, One Mission

We bridge the gap between strategy and execution — so you don't just plan for the future, you build it.

AI Strategy & Execution

For SMEs & Corporates

End-to-end AI transformation — from identifying high-impact opportunities to deploying production-grade solutions that deliver measurable results.

  • AI readiness assessment & roadmap
  • Use case identification & prioritisation
  • Solution architecture & build
  • Team enablement & change management
  • Ongoing optimisation & scaling
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Deep Tech Innovation Strategy & Execution

For Visionary Organisations

Navigate the deep tech landscape with confidence. We help you identify, invest in, and execute breakthrough technology strategies.

  • Deep tech landscape mapping
  • Innovation portfolio strategy
  • Technology scouting & due diligence
  • Pilot design & rapid prototyping
  • Commercialisation & go-to-market
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Strategy Without Execution is Just a Slide Deck

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Strategy Meets Engineering

We don't just advise — we build. Our team combines strategic consulting with hands-on technical execution to deliver real outcomes.

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Industry-Agnostic, Impact-Focused

From fintech to manufacturing, healthcare to logistics — we bring cross-sector insights that unlock unconventional advantages.

03

SME to Enterprise

Whether you're a 20-person startup or a multinational, we calibrate our approach to your scale, budget, and ambition.

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Measurable ROI

Every engagement is tied to clear KPIs. We track, measure, and optimise — because innovation without impact is just experimentation.

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Speed to Value

Our rapid assessment framework identifies quick wins in weeks, not months. We start delivering value from day one.

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Global Perspective

With experience across multiple geographies and markets, we bring a truly global lens to local challenges.

Real Results for Real Organisations

Our clients don't just plan for the future — they build it with confidence.

Case Study — Deep Tech Innovation Strategy

AI-Driven High-Temperature Aluminum Alloys for Additive Manufacturing

Series A Materials Science Startup

The Challenge

A Series A company developing high-temperature aluminum alloys for metal additive manufacturing (AM) had demonstrated technical feasibility with their AI-driven materials platform — but needed structured market and application prioritisation to chart a path to commercialisation.

Our Approach

Using a performance-overlap framework (high temperature stability, high strength, AM compatibility), we evaluated alloy innovation pathways — including highly filled intermetallics and precipitation-strengthened systems — and mapped them against near-, mid-, and long-term market opportunities. Through expert interviews and value-chain analysis, we identified that while technical innovation potential is strong, the core commercialisation risk lies in unclear customer pain points — particularly around whether aluminum alloys can meaningfully displace incumbent materials such as Ti-6Al-4V in aerospace, defense, or automotive applications.

The Outcome

We translated these insights into a phased development roadmap tied to validation milestones. The roadmap emphasised early voice-of-customer interviews, IP strategy, MVP alloy demonstrations, regulatory qualification pathways, and staged go-to-market options (licensing to powder producers, partnerships with equipment OEMs, or vertically integrated part production). Near-term opportunities were identified in low-volume production and supply chain de-risking use cases, with longer-term upside in regulated industries requiring scale-up and certification. This structured sequencing aligned R&D investment with commercial signal validation and reduced platform drift during scale-up.

Market & application prioritisation framework
Phased development roadmap with validation milestones
Staged go-to-market options aligned with R&D investment

What Our Clients Say

I had the pleasure of working with Xiao Zhong on a comprehensive Opportunity Assessment for Clench Relief, a startup focused on providing innovative solutions for TMJ/TMD sufferers. Xiao brought exceptional expertise and analytical skills to the project, helping us evaluate market size and opportunities and refine our strategic direction.

Xiao's ability to map stakeholders, perform competitive analysis, and estimate market size was invaluable in shaping our business strategy. He consistently approached the work with professionalism, delivering insights that were both actionable and aligned with our goals. Beyond his technical skills, Xiao's collaborative nature and clear communication made him an indispensable part of the team.

I wholeheartedly recommend Xiao to any organization seeking a skilled business consultant who can drive strategic outcomes.

BM
Brian McCarthy CEO, Clench Relief, Inc.

From Discovery to Delivery

A proven, repeatable framework that adapts to your context.

Discover

Deep-dive into your organisation, industry, and ambitions. We map the landscape and identify where AI and deep tech can create outsized impact.

Design

Co-create a strategy and roadmap with clear priorities, milestones, and success metrics tailored to your resources and goals.

Build

Execute with precision. Our team architects and builds solutions — from proof-of-concept to production-ready systems.

Scale

Optimise, iterate, and expand. We help you scale what works, retire what doesn't, and build internal capabilities for long-term independence.

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