AI Compliance Tools
AI Governance, Risk & Compliance for SMEs
Startup / AI Governance
Project Story
AI Compliance Tools addresses the growing need for accessible AI governance frameworks among SMEs who lack dedicated compliance teams but face increasing regulatory and reputational pressure.
Why I Built It
Small and medium businesses adopting AI tools often lack structured governance processes, exposing them to regulatory, ethical, and operational risks.
What I Built
A focused GRC platform that guides SMEs through AI risk assessment, policy creation, and ongoing compliance monitoring - designed for non-specialist users.
What I Did
- Co-developing product concept and feature roadmap
- Conducting market validation with industry professionals
- Building MVP features for proof of concept demonstrations
- Translating regulatory concepts into accessible product workflows
How I Built It
Build Flow
User onboarding -> AI use-case inventory -> risk scoring -> policy generation -> monitoring dashboard.
How It Works
Users catalogue their AI use cases, receive automated risk assessments, generate tailored governance policies, and track compliance status through a centralised dashboard.
Software
- Web application
- AI policy templates
- Risk assessment frameworks
What Was Hard
- Making complex regulatory concepts accessible to non-experts
- Balancing comprehensiveness with simplicity for SME users
- Keeping pace with evolving AI regulation landscape
Demos and Build Notes
Results & Impact
- MVP in final stages of development
- Industry expert validation sessions completed
- Clear product-market gap identified and addressed
What I Learned
- Startup products require continuous customer discovery
- Regulatory technology must prioritise clarity over complexity
- Industry mentor feedback accelerates product direction
Next Steps
- Complete MVP and begin pilot programme with SME partners
- Expand policy template library for EU AI Act alignment
- Build automated monitoring and audit trail features