“For us, it is crucial that new solutions integrate cleanly into our existing system landscape.”
Thomas Kugel
Managing Director, KUGEL Elektro- & Metalltechnik GmbH
AI consulting that actually makes sense for the Mittelstand.
We show you where AI helps, where it doesn't, and what your company actually needs.
PASSION4IT advises on AI in mid-sized companies honestly, independently and without hype. No vendor lock-in. No castles in the air. Just a clear bridge between strategy and execution.
Customer testimonial
“For us, it is crucial that new solutions integrate cleanly into our existing system landscape.”
Investment
AI potential consulting
€3,900 fixed price
- BAFA-eligible up to 80%
- Your net investment: from €780
The exact BAFA funding rate depends on company size and location — we'll assess it in the first call.
Why
AI is not an end in itself.
Many talk about AI before they understand where in the company it actually creates value. We flip the order. Clarity first, then execution.
- 01
AI doesn't fix a broken organisation
- 02
AI needs data, processes and clear ownership
- 03
AI is only valuable if it works in everyday operations
- 04
Not every process needs AI
- 05
Not every hype is a use case
What
What you get from our AI consulting.
We assess your needs soberly and pragmatically. The focus is on use cases, feasibility and impact — not buzzwords.
- AI readiness check
- Analysis of data, processes and organisation
- Identification of meaningful use cases
- Assessment of risks, data protection and operating model
- Prioritised AI roadmap
- Decision support between in-house build, platform and partner solution
How
How we work.
The AI readiness check is the entry point. It shows you where you stand and what makes sense next. After that, we accompany you through piloting, rollout and adoption.
- 01
Kick-off and goal clarification
- 02
Analysis of data, processes and organisation
- 03
Assessment of potential and risks
- 04
Prioritisation of meaningful use cases
- 05
Roadmap and next execution steps
BAFA funding
Up to 80% subsidy on your consulting.
PASSION4IT is registered as a consulting firm with BAFA, Germany's Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (consultant ID 222542). Through the federal program "Förderung von Unternehmensberatungen für KMU", consulting costs of up to €3,500 per engagement are subsidized — as a direct, non-repayable grant.
- 50%
- Subsidy in the former West German states, Berlin, and the Leipzig region — up to €1,750.
- 80%
- Subsidy in the former East German states plus the Lüneburg and Trier regions — up to €2,800.
- Eligible: small and medium-sized enterprises and liberal professions under the EU SME definition, based or with a branch in Germany.
- Up to five funded consulting engagements per company through the end of 2026, with a maximum of two per calendar year.
- Applications are submitted online via the BAFA platform and must be filed before the consulting starts — the offer and consulting contract are only signed after approval.
- We guide you through the entire application process — from filing to the final proof of use.
Whether your project qualifies is something we clarify in the first conversation. Review and approval rest with BAFA.
More about the program at BAFAHonest advice, not AI hype.
We don't sell every new idea as a revolution. We tell you openly what works, what doesn't, and where you'd be burning money.
“Reactively adapted to our day-to-day business”
Tim Gruber
Head of Digital Business, ABF Synergie GmbH
“The quality of services is outstanding, and the team is always professional and supportive. I was particularly impressed by the personalized attention.”
Stefan Stadelmann
Senior Infrastructure Engineer, BarthHaas GmbH & Co. KG
“The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® workshop with PASSION4IT was an inspiring experience that opened up new perspectives and concrete ideas for how to use AI.”
Markus Nothaft
Agency Owner, Allianz Versicherungen
Pain points
Where does the shoe pinch?
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AI that lands in everyday work – in the whitepaper.
From AI strategy and first use cases to data protection and your team: our whitepaper shows how to introduce AI in mid-sized companies pragmatically – with real value instead of hype.
Download the whitepaper
FAQs
Who is the AI consulting for?
For mid-sized companies with 50 to 500 employees that want to deploy AI in a sensible, controlled way.
Is your approach vendor-independent?
Yes. We advise honestly and independently — no vendor lock-in.
What is the AI Readiness Check?
A structured analysis of data, processes and organisation as an entry point into meaningful AI use.
Do I have to roll out an AI solution right after?
No. First comes clarity. Then we decide together whether — and how — implementation actually makes sense.
If you want to know where AI really helps you, start with the check.
No hype. No sales pressure. Just an honest assessment with substance.