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Tech & AI Clinic



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These sessions are designed to help non-technical founders explore and develop their tech-based business ideas, and take the next steps with their startups.

Richard Palmer joined the Edinburgh Innovations Student Enterprise team in 2023. Alongside completing his part-time master’s in AI, he worked as a Data Modeller at Zevero, an early-stage ClimateTech startup in London helping companies reduce greenhouse gas emissions. His master’s research focused on Responsible AI and Human–Computer Interaction, which he is now continuing as a startup project in his own time.

Richard can support you with:

  • Getting started with product development
  • UI/UX and design best practices
  • AI system design
  • Digital prototyping with Figma
  • Identifying the right technical skills when hiring or collaborating

Please note: this service does not cover specific programming challenges.

Session details

  • Appointments last up to 30 minutes
  • Available online or in person
  • Please complete the short form on the next page — the more detail you provide, the better Richard can prepare and tailor the session to your needs.

After you submit the form, you’ll receive an email confirmation with a link to Richard’s booking page.

For any issues, contact richard.palmer@ei.ed.ac.uk or students@ei.ed.ac.uk

Please note that this service is only available to University of Edinburgh students and graduates within two years of finishing their studies.


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