AI Software Development in Chicago
AI can feel overhyped. But when you apply it to an actual business problem, it can save time, cut costs, and help your team move faster.
Practical AI That Solves Real Business Problems
AI is everywhere right now. And it’s hard to tell what’s actually useful. The part that you need to focus on is what AI can actually do for your business and how it can help improve and make your processes more efficient.
At LaunchPad Lab, we bring AI back down to earth. We start with the problem you’re trying to solve, like reducing manual work on repetitive tasks, spotting issues earlier, or helping teams make better decisions. We then design software that delivers that outcome.
Rather than trying to make your business fit into an AI’s existing processes, we apply AI specifically for your unique needs. Every business deserves great software, and today, great software includes AI.
We’ve been building custom software for 14+ years, and that experience matters. AI is not helpful if it only works in a demo. It needs to run reliably, handle real-world data, stay secure, and fit into your team’s workflow.
With 730+ projects delivered, we know the difference between an AI proof of concept and an AI product that works in production. If you’re ready to build something your team can actually use day to day, you’re in the right place.
Our AI Development Services.
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Explore Framework
AI-Powered Web & Mobile Applications
Build modern web and mobile apps with AI built in. Add smart recommendations, predictive features, and automated workflows that help users get more done with less effort.
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ChatGPT & LLM Integrations
Add AI assistants and chat experiences
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day. We build tools for document
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Predictive Analytics & Data Intelligence
Your data should help you make
decisions, not slow you down. We build
dashboards, forecasting models, and
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AI Process Automation
Automate the repetitive work that
slows teams down. From document
review and data entry to approvals, we
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AI Strategy & Proof of Concept
Not sure where to start? We run
discovery workshops to find the best AI
opportunities for your business, based
on your goals. We also build full custom software products, explore our broader Chicago software development services.
Ready to architecturalize your AI strategy?
Connect with our systems architects for a tailored consultation.
Speak with an ExpertIndustries We Serve with AI in Chicago
Financial Services & Fintech
Manage risk without slowing down your business. We build AI solutions for fraud detection, risk scoring, automated compliance, and predictive analytics for portfolio management so teams can catch issues earlier and make decisions faster.
Healthcare & Health Tech
Healthcare moves fast, and the paperwork adds up. We build healthcare AI tools for patient triage automation, clinical decision support, claims processing, and medical document analysis so teams can reduce admin work and stay focused on patient care.
Insurance
Speed up underwriting and claims without cutting corners. We build insurance AI solutions for automated underwriting, claims prediction, policy recommendations, and document extraction, so teams can make better-informed decisions.
Legal Tech
Legal teams deal with a lot of documents and not much time. We build AI tools for lawyers that include contract analysis, document-review automation, case-outcome support, and legal research assistants, so teams can find answers faster and focus on work that requires expertise.
Professional Services
Professional services teams run on time, clarity, and follow-through. We build AI solutions for resource allocation, project forecasting, proposal automation, and knowledge management, so teams can stay organized, respond faster, and keep projects on track.
Education
Education teams support a lot of people with limited time and staff. We build education AI tools for personalized learning paths, enrollment prediction, administrative automation, and content recommendations, so schools can reduce busywork and improve the student experience.
How We Build AI Products
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AI Discovery & Strategy
We start by understanding your business, not your data. In a workshop, we learn how your team works day-to-day, where things get stuck, and what success looks like. From there, we identify high-value AI use cases, check data readiness, and map out a practical plan your team can actually follow.
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Proof of Concept
Before you make a big investment, we build a focused proof of concept. This helps confirm the approach works for your specific problem and your real data. You get an early signal on what’s possible, what needs to change, and what kind of impact to expect.
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Build & Integrate
Once the direction is clear, we build the product. Our developers, designers, and AI and ML engineers work together to ship in agile sprints with two-week delivery cycles. We also integrate the solution into your existing systems, so it fits into day-to-day work.
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Test, Deploy & Monitor
AI needs to work in production, not just in a demo. We run thorough testing, deploy safely, and set up monitoring to track performance over time. If accuracy starts to drift, we catch it early.
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Optimize & Scale
After launch, we keep improving. We can retrain models, expand to new use cases, and add new AI capabilities as your business grows.
Featured AI Projects
What Our Clients Say
Visit Our Chicago Office
Located in River North, we’re available for in-person AI workshops, product demos, and collaborative sprints.
Address
448 N La Salle Dr Floor 9
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone
(312) 888-9651
Email
contact@launchpadlab.com
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does AI software development cost?
It depends on what you’re building and how much AI is involved. A smaller proof of concept can be a lower-cost way to test value. A full production build costs more because it includes design, engineering, integrations, testing, security, and ongoing support. We’ll help you choose the right approach so you are not overbuilding or paying for features you do not need.
How long does it take to build an AI application?
Most projects start with discovery, then a proof of concept or a first release. A focused proof of concept can take weeks. A production-ready AI feature or application often takes a few months, depending on scope, integrations, and data quality. We work in two-week sprints, so you see progress early and can adjust as we learn.
Does my business need AI?
Not always. If your problem can be solved with simpler software or better workflows, that is usually the right place to start. AI is a good fit when you have repetitive work, lots of documents, messy data, or decisions that depend on patterns over time. We’ll be honest about whether AI is the right tool, and what a practical next step looks like.
What is the difference between AI consulting and AI development?
AI consulting helps you decide what to build. It’s where we identify use cases, review data readiness, and create a plan. AI development is the actual building work. That includes product design, engineering, integrations, testing, deployment, and monitoring. Most teams need both, but not always at the same time. We can start with strategy and move into development when you’re ready. If you’re earlier in the process, our AI consulting in Chicago is the right place to start.
Can you integrate AI into our existing software?
Yes. Many of the best AI projects improve systems you already use. We can add AI features to your web app, mobile app, internal tools, or Salesforce environment. That might include document extraction, workflow automation, search, summaries, recommendations, or an assistant built into your current product. We focus on making it fit your team’s real workflow.
What AI technologies does LaunchPad Lab work with?
We build with the tools that best match your needs and your systems. That often includes LLM providers like OpenAI and Anthropic, plus custom ML models when that’s a better fit. We also build AI solutions inside Salesforce, including Agentforce and Einstein AI. We’ll recommend an approach based on security, reliability, cost, and what will perform well in production.
Let’s Explore What AI Can Do for Your Business
Tell us about the problem you’re trying to solve. We’ll share where AI can help, and where it can’t. No hype, no pitch decks, just a real conversation.