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Impact

Every SME is at a different place in their AI and data journey, but face similar challenges in working out how best to exploit these revolutionary new technologies to move their business forward.

We’ve been privileged to work with a diverse set of innovators across sectors including Creative, FinTech, MedTech, Net Zero, and Security.

In 2024, we:

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Engaged with 115 SMEs

Working in partnership with Cardiff Capital Region and Western Gateway companies.

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Provided 1300 hours of AI assistance

We provide SMEs with access to the large base of AI and data science research and innovation expertise at Cardiff University, at no financial cost to the companies.

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Committed £125,000 of support

We gain inspiration from understanding a company’s requirements and helping them work out the next steps on their AI pathway.

Why can’t we do amazing tech things in Wales? By focusing on making connections and creating public value, our ability to solve problems is endless.

Cerys Furlong, GroupEd

Success stories

We've supported businesses in a range of industries to develop their AI and data science skills and products. Read about some of our latest projects.

Rusty Design

Rusty Design

The guidance the Hartree Centre Cardiff Hub provided helped Rusty Design acquire Innovate UK funding from the Creative Catalyst.

SimplyDo

SimplyDo

SimplyDo recently performed an assist with us and our experts, enabling us to provide them with significant knowledge transfer for using Artificial Intelligence in their work

Looking back at our first year of delivering artificial intelligence (AI) and data science support to SMEs, we are immensely proud of all the work that has been achieved by our team, working in partnership with Cardiff Capital Region and Western Gateway companies.

Professor Alun Preece Professor of Intelligent Systems
Co-Director of the Security, Crime and Intelligence Innovation Institute
Deputy Head of School