Kampala technology consultancy · Strategy, data & AI, platforms and capability

AI Lab · Innovation arm of Awesome

Applied AI, proven in the field first.

The AI Lab is the innovation arm of Awesome Consultancy. We build our own AI tools, support innovators and researchers from prototype to pilot, and validate every solution in the field before it reaches clients.

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Built in the AI Lab

Tools and services we have built

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Health · AI Lab tool

Lususu AI

Skin condition detection built around African skin tones. Most AI skin tools are trained largely on lighter skin and underperform for African patients. Lususu AI detects likely skin conditions from images and recommends both herbal and conventional (synthetic) remedy options, giving users and health workers a clear starting point for care.

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Kisozi Paul
Research Lead, Lususu AI · LinkedIn

Lususu AI is a decision-support tool. It does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a qualified health professional.

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AgriTech · In development

AgriTech Data Commons

A standard data model and API layer that lets AgriTech platforms and lenders share farmer data safely, so smallholder farmers can be assessed fairly for credit.

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AI Readiness Assessment

A fixed-scope diagnostic of your data, processes, systems and skills, with a prioritised shortlist of use cases.

Custom AI Strategy

The AI use cases worth funding, each with a business case, data requirements and governance guardrails.

AI Implementation Roadmap

A sequenced plan for architecture, vendors, skills, change and KPIs, ready for procurement.
Support for innovators

From prototype to proven pilot.

We back African innovators and researchers with the engineering, data and field access they need to take promising ideas into real-world use.

Prototype to pilot

Engineering support to turn research prototypes into working, testable products.

Technical mentorship

Guidance from our AI, data and product specialists at each stage of development.

Field validation

Structured pilots with community partners to test performance in real conditions.

Route to market

Access to our client network, partners and commercial support to scale what works.
Our method

From insight to impact in four stages

01

Research

Market analysis and benchmarking to find where technology can unlock real value for East African organisations.

02

Build the IP

Diagnostic tools, repeatable frameworks and accelerators that cut delivery time and risk.

03

Pilot in the community

Pro bono pilots with NGOs and community groups prove the method in real conditions.

04

Scale with clients

Validated IP becomes a productised offer that de-risks enterprise and government programmes.

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Current focus areas

Where the Lab is focused.

Tools such as Lususu AI that make AI-assisted screening accurate and accessible for African patients and health workers.

A standard data model and API layer so AgriTech platforms and lenders can share farmer data safely, unlocking credit for smallholders.

Reference architectures and adoption playbooks that help agencies turn national digital strategy into services citizens use.

Responsible AI patterns for credit scoring, fraud detection and customer service, designed for local data realities.

Partner with the AI Lab

Clinics, NGOs, universities, startups, development partners and public agencies: bring us a challenge worth solving and we will design a pilot with you.