AI Services for Irish Businesses

    Practical AI consulting to identify the right opportunities. Custom AI software to build the systems. For established Irish businesses with 10 or more employees.

    We offer three services. They work independently or together, depending on where you are in your AI journey.

    AI services for Irish businesses typically include consulting and readiness assessment, custom software development, and data analytics. Deep Purple offers all three — with transparent pricing, government grant navigation, and senior-only delivery. Every engagement is led by the people who do the work.

    From €1,250

    AI Consulting

    Not sure where AI fits in your business? Start here. We work with your team to understand your operations, map your workflows, and co-author a prioritised roadmap of AI and automation opportunities — each with estimated ROI, feasibility, and implementation options.

    Engagements scale to your business — from a focused 2-3 week Discovery workshop to a comprehensive multi-department assessment. Typically €3,000 to €15,000. Government grants can reduce this significantly.

    From €25,000

    Custom AI Software

    When the right solution is a purpose-built system, we design and deliver it. Deep Purple builds custom AI software — from quoting engines and document automation to predictive analytics, conversational AI, and agentic workflows.

    Senior engineers only. Projects typically €25,000 to €120,000. Government grants can reduce this by up to 50% for eligible businesses.

    From €15,000

    Data Analytics & Predictive Modelling

    Turn production data into predictions and decisions. We analyse your historical data using statistical methods and machine learning to identify patterns, build predictive models, and deliver working tools your team can use.

    Fixed-price engagements from €15,000. Predictive quality, yield optimisation, demand forecasting. Grant funding available for eligible businesses.

    From €30,000

    Computer Vision

    Custom computer vision and machine vision software for construction, drone inspection, telecoms, manufacturing, and field operations. We build the software that turns cameras into intelligent measurement, inspection, and quality control tools.

    Feasibility from €3,000. Full production systems €30,000–€120,000. Government grants can cover 50–80% for eligible businesses.

    Compare Our Services

    AI ConsultingCustom AI SoftwareData Analytics
    Best forFinding where AI fitsBuilding a working systemPredicting from your data
    Timeline2–10 weeks10–20 weeks3–6 weeks
    Investment€3,000–€15,000€25,000–€120,000€15,000–€40,000
    After grantsFrom €1,25050% reductionUp to 50% reduction
    You getRoadmap, ROI estimates, grant pathwayWorking software, deployed and supportedModels, predictions, prototype tool
    Led byBrian Egan, CEOBarry Gough, CTOBarry Gough, CTO

    Not sure which fits? Most clients start with a .

    Not Sure Which Service You Need?

    Most of our clients start the same way: with a conversation.

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    What best describes where you are right now?

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    What It Costs — and How Grants Can Reduce It

    Every service we offer is available with or without grant funding. If you qualify for a grant, it reduces the cost significantly. If you prefer to move quickly without a grant application, we can start immediately. Either way, the service, the team, and the deliverables are the same.

    For eligible businesses, government grants typically cover 50–80% of the cost. We help you navigate the grant landscape and handle the technical documentation for applications.

    Enterprise Ireland Digital Discovery

    €1,250

    AI consulting and assessment

    80% grant (€4,000 of €5,000)

    Read our Enterprise Ireland Grants Guide

    Enterprise Ireland Digital Process Innovation

    50% of project cost

    Custom AI software builds

    Up to 50% (up to €150,000)

    Read our Enterprise Ireland Grants Guide

    LEO Digital for Business

    €2,500

    AI consulting for smaller businesses

    50% funded (typically €2,500 grant)

    Read our LEO Grants Guide

    Invest NI Innovation Vouchers & BIG

    Varies by programme

    AI and digital projects for NI businesses

    50–100% funded (£5,000–£25,000)

    Read our Invest NI Grants Guide
    See every AI and digital grant available in Ireland

    Grant availability is subject to current programme criteria and eligibility. We confirm the best route for your business during an initial conversation.

    Not eligible for a grant, or prefer not to wait? Many of our clients choose to self-fund because they want to start sooner. The Discovery assessment is €5,000. Custom AI builds range from €25,000 to €120,000 depending on scope. No grant paperwork, no approval timeline — just a conversation and a start date.

    Industries We Work With

    We have delivered AI systems and consulting for businesses across engineering services, building services, manufacturing, food production, construction, professional services, logistics, medtech, retail, pharma, and media. The specific industry matters less than the problem: if your team is spending time on repetitive processes that could be structured, measured, or automated, AI can probably help.

    We also deliver predictive modelling and data analytics projects — from quality prediction and demand forecasting to operational analytics — led by Barry Gough with a team of experienced ML engineers and applied statisticians.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    If you're not sure where AI fits in your business, start with AI Consulting — a structured assessment that maps your opportunities and builds a prioritised roadmap. If you already know you have a data problem (quality variation, yield, demand forecasting), start with Data Analytics. If you have a specific system you want built, start with Custom AI Software. Not sure? Book a 20-minute call and we'll point you in the right direction.
    Yes. Many clients start with a Discovery assessment (AI Consulting), then move to a Data Analytics engagement or Custom AI Software build based on what the assessment finds. Each service stands alone, but they connect naturally. You're never locked into a sequence.
    Not always. If you already have a clear problem and know what you want built, you can go straight to Custom AI Software or Data Analytics. The consulting assessment is most valuable when you have several possible opportunities and want to prioritise them — or when you're applying for grant funding that requires a formal assessment first.
    Yes. Enterprise Ireland and LEO both offer grant programmes that typically cover 50–80% of AI consulting and implementation costs for eligible businesses. We help with grant applications and handle the technical documentation. The process works the same whether you use one service or all three.

    Deep Purple AI Consulting (deeppurple.ai) is an AI consultancy and custom software development company based in Longford, serving businesses across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, and worldwide. We help established businesses identify where AI can make a real difference, then build the systems to make it happen. Senior-only delivery. Grant-funded where possible. No hype.

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