AI Consulting Graz & Styria
AI Consultant Graz —
Strategy, Integration & Automation for Graz SMEs
Honest, local AI consulting — not remote-only agencies, but a Graz-based advisor who visits you on-site, understands Styrian SME challenges, and knows which SFG funding programmes apply to your situation.
What AI consulting really means
Not tool sales. Honest process thinking.
A lot of "AI consulting" is just software reselling with a premium sticker. What we actually do: analyse your existing workflows, identify where AI genuinely saves time (and where it would just create new complexity), and build a prioritised roadmap — sorted by ROI, not by what's technically fashionable.
We bring Austrian law and DSGVO context, WKO Styria network knowledge, and a practical understanding of how Graz businesses actually operate — from the family-run Handwerksbetrieb to the mid-sized tech company near the TU Graz campus.
What is included in AI consulting
- Analysis of your existing processes and software stack
- Identification of the top automatable tasks (with time estimates)
- Honest assessment: where AI helps, where it doesn't
- Tool-agnostic advice — no vendor lock-in
- DSGVO & Austrian legal context for every recommendation
- SFG & AWS funding eligibility check at no extra cost
- Written report or roadmap after every engagement
- Optional: technical implementation support
Services
Three ways to start — pick the right depth.
Whether you need a quick orientation or a full transformation programme — every engagement starts with a free 30-minute call.
AI Potential Analysis
Half-day on-site or remote workshop. We map your key processes, score them by automation potential, and deliver a written report with the top 3 quick wins — ready to act on.
- ½ day (approx. 4 hours)
- Written report included
- Top 3 automatable processes
- Time & cost estimate per process
- Tool recommendations (unsponsored)
AI Strategy & Roadmap
Full-day strategy session plus written 12-month roadmap. Prioritised by ROI — so you know exactly which initiative to start with, what it will cost, and what to expect in return.
- Full day (8 hours) strategy session
- 12-month AI roadmap (PDF + editable)
- ROI-prioritised initiatives
- Buy-vs-build recommendation per tool
- SFG & AWS funding check included
- Graz on-site or remote
AI Integration Support
Monthly advisory retainer while you implement. One dedicated contact, bi-weekly check-ins, technical questions answered within 24 hours, and course-corrections included.
- Dedicated advisor (not a ticketing system)
- Bi-weekly 1h check-in calls
- Questions answered within 24 hours
- Monthly progress report
- Cancel anytime after 3 months
Why local matters
A Graz advisor brings what no remote agency can.
SFG funding knowledge
We know the Steirische Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft programmes — which ones apply to your company size, sector, and project type. Remote agencies often don't know Styrian funding at all.
WKO Styria network
When your AI project touches legal, HR, or sector-specific questions, we can point you to the right WKO Steiermark contacts — not generic national resources.
Face-to-face sessions
Complex process analysis works better in person. We can walk the shop floor, sit with your team, and observe the actual workflow — not a screen-shared slideshow.
Austrian law & DSGVO
DSGVO compliance for AI systems has Austrian-specific requirements around data residency and consent. We build this into every recommendation from the start.
Same timezone, same culture
No 3-hour async delays. Meeting culture, business hours, and working style match. And we can meet at Café Sacher or your office in Andritz — whatever works.
Long-term local partner
We're not parachuting in for a project. We're a Graz business too — we're here for the follow-up, the questions in month 6, and the next initiative after the first one succeeds.
How it works
Four steps from first call to running AI.
Free initial call
30 minutes, no commitment. We discuss your situation, current tools, biggest pain points. You'll leave with 2–3 concrete ideas regardless of whether we work together.
Current-state analysis & potential mapping
We map your processes, assess automation potential for each, and score by time saved vs. implementation effort. Written output delivered within 5 working days.
AI Roadmap & pilot project
One prioritised 12-month roadmap. We select the pilot project together — typically one process with high impact and low complexity — and define scope, timeline, and success metrics.
Ongoing implementation support
If you want, we stay involved during implementation. Monthly retainer, bi-weekly calls, technical questions resolved within 24 hours. No lock-in after month 3.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
How much does AI consulting in Graz cost?
A half-day AI potential analysis costs €890 as a flat rate — the most accessible entry point. You receive a written report with the top 3 automatable processes in your business. A full AI strategy & roadmap costs €1,490. Ongoing implementation support starts from €890/month. A free 30-minute initial consultation always comes first.
Am I too small for AI consulting?
No. Most of our clients are SMEs with 3–50 employees. Small businesses in particular benefit disproportionately from AI automation because every hour saved directly increases capacity. Often two automated processes — email summaries, quote creation, appointment management — are enough to save several hours per week.
What AI funding is available in Styria?
The SFG (Steirische Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft) funds digitalisation and AI projects for Styrian companies. The AWS Digitalisierungsprämie covers up to €3,000 for micro and small businesses. The WKO Styria also offers a free DigiCheck as a starting point. We clarify your specific eligibility free of charge in the initial consultation.
Do you only consult or also implement?
Both. After the potential analysis or roadmap, when implementation begins, we also act as the technical partner for the actual integration — e.g. n8n workflows, LLM APIs, CRM connections. You get strategic consulting AND technical implementation from a single source. No need for a second quote from another provider.
How quickly will I see first results?
After the AI potential analysis, you will have a clear report within one week. If we automate a pilot process — such as automatic email classification or quote drafts — it is typically live within 2–4 weeks. More complex transformations take longer, but we always prioritise the fastest measurable benefit first.
Also interesting
KI Workshop Graz — hands-on, not slides
Looking for a more hands-on format? The 1- or 2-day AI Workshop builds real automation live with your team.
View AI Workshop Graz