Services
Start with one workflow and one defensible outcome.
Core Innovation works with teams that already have an AI use case and need focused engineering support to evaluate, de-risk, build, or operate it. Engagements stay bounded so the next decision is clear.
Flagship engagement
AI Workflow Production Readiness Sprint
Turn one uncertain AI workflow into an evidence-backed production plan.
- Price
- Starting at $3,000
- Timing
- 7-10 business days
Best for
- A prototype that works in demos but fails unpredictably
- A team that cannot measure whether model changes help
- A workflow that needs traceability, validation, or human review
Inputs
- One defined workflow
- Representative examples, outputs, or test data
- Relevant architecture and implementation context
- One technical or product owner
What we do
- Map stages, data boundaries, and failure modes
- Establish representative evaluation cases
- Review validation, observability, security, latency, and cost
- Identify the smallest defensible production path
Deliverables
- Current-state architecture and risk map
- Evaluation baseline or evaluation design
- Validation and failure-handling recommendations
- Prioritized implementation plan and findings walkthrough
Not included
- Full production implementation
- Unlimited workflow coverage
- Formal legal or regulatory certification
- Guarantees about model accuracy
Engagement 02
Architecture Review
A focused review of one AI workflow or system with a concise written recommendation.
- Price
- $750 fixed
- Timing
- Up to 5 business days
Best for
- One workflow with a clear technical decision
- A team that needs an experienced second opinion
Inputs
- One architecture diagram or repository walkthrough
- Known constraints and failure symptoms
What we do
- Focused technical review
- One 60-90 minute working session
- Risk and trade-off analysis
Deliverables
- Concise written assessment
- Prioritized recommendations
- 30-minute findings walkthrough if needed
Not included
- Code implementation
- Broad organizational AI strategy
- Multi-system security or compliance audit
- Production support
Engagement 03
Implementation Engagement
Build or repair a bounded AI workflow with clear acceptance criteria and production-oriented verification.
- Price
- Scoped after readiness work; starts at $7,500
- Timing
- Typically 2-6 weeks
Best for
- A defined workflow with agreed acceptance criteria
- A team that needs hands-on implementation support
Inputs
- A completed readiness sprint or equivalent specification
- Identified data and system owners
- Written sensitive-data and third-party boundaries
What we do
- Implement the agreed production path
- Build evaluation and regression coverage
- Add failure handling, observability, and human review where needed
Deliverables
- Working prototype or production implementation
- Evaluation harness and regression cases
- Documentation and team handoff
Not included
- Open-ended product development
- Unbounded integration work
- Formal compliance attestation
- Ongoing operations or SLA
Engagement 04
Technical Advisory
Ongoing technical guidance after an initial review or build.
- Price
- Starting at $1,500/month
- Timing
- Up to 6 scheduled hours per month
Best for
- A team that needs recurring technical guidance
- Follow-through after a review or implementation
Inputs
- A completed initial review or build
- A named technical owner
What we do
- Architecture and design review
- Evaluation and reliability guidance
- Implementation review
- Model, vendor, and infrastructure trade-off support
Deliverables
- Scheduled working sessions
- Written decisions and follow-up guidance as needed
Not included
- On-call availability
- Guaranteed response SLA
- Rollover hours
- Primary ownership of production operations
- Unlimited implementation
Compare
The right starting point depends on how much is already known.
| Engagement | Use it when | Timing | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Workflow Production Readiness Sprint | A prototype that works in demos but fails unpredictably | 7-10 business days | Starting at $3,000 |
| Architecture Review | One workflow with a clear technical decision | Up to 5 business days | $750 fixed |
| Implementation Engagement | A defined workflow with agreed acceptance criteria | Typically 2-6 weeks | Scoped after readiness work; starts at $7,500 |
| Technical Advisory | A team that needs recurring technical guidance | Up to 6 scheduled hours per month | Starting at $1,500/month |
FAQ
Useful boundaries before we talk.
Do you work with healthcare or sensitive data?
Yes, when the engagement has clear data boundaries and the environment is appropriate for the information involved. Core Innovation does not provide legal or regulatory certification, and sensitive data should never be submitted through the public contact form.
Can you work inside an existing repository and cloud account?
Yes. Repository and environment access are scoped to the engagement, with the client retaining control of credentials, infrastructure, and production approvals.
Which models and vendors do you support?
The engagement starts with the outcome and operating constraints, not a preferred vendor. Existing model and cloud choices can be evaluated, and alternatives are recommended only when the trade-off is defensible.
Do you provide compliance certification?
No. Core Innovation can help design technical controls, document architecture decisions, and identify risks, but formal legal, security, or regulatory attestation remains with qualified specialists.
Who owns the code and deliverables?
Engagement-specific ownership and licensing are defined in the statement of work. The normal goal is a practical handoff that leaves the client able to operate and extend the result.
What happens after the readiness sprint?
You receive a prioritized production plan. Your team can implement it, Core Innovation can scope a bounded implementation, or the work can continue through technical advisory support.
Can an architecture review expand into implementation?
Yes, when the review produces enough clarity to define acceptance criteria and boundaries. More uncertain workflows may need the full readiness sprint first.
READINESS PATH OPEN · ONE WORKFLOW · CLEAR NEXT STEP