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About Neuralforge

A Manchester-based consulting team on a mission to make AI practical, accessible and genuinely useful for UK businesses of every size.

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Our Story

Neuralforge was founded in Manchester over a decade ago with a simple observation: most businesses didn't need more technology hype — they needed clear, honest guidance on what AI could actually do for them.

What began as a small team of data scientists and engineers has grown into a multidisciplinary consultancy covering strategy, machine learning development, workflow automation and team training. We've worked with logistics firms, healthcare providers, retailers and professional services companies across the UK.

We remain deliberately practical. Every project starts with a business problem, not a technology, and ends with measurable outcomes you can point to on a balance sheet.

What We Stand For

Evidence First

We recommend tools based on your data and workflows, never on trends. If AI isn't the right answer, we'll tell you before you spend a penny.

Responsible AI

Every solution we build follows GDPR and UK data protection standards, with transparent documentation and human oversight built in.

People Over Tools

Technology only works when teams embrace it. Training and change support are part of every engagement, not an optional extra.

Long-Term Partners

We stay involved after launch with monitoring, optimisation and honest advice — because AI systems need care to keep delivering.

Neuralforge in Numbers

10+Years of experience
500+Satisfied clients
98%On-time delivery
24/7Customer support
  • 2015 — Founded in Manchester

    Two engineers and a data scientist set up shop on Whitworth Street with a focus on practical machine learning for SMEs.

  • 2018 — Automation practice launched

    After repeated demand, we formalised our workflow automation offering, connecting everyday business tools with intelligent pipelines.

  • 2021 — Training and enablement added

    We began running structured team training programmes so clients could run and improve their AI systems independently.

  • 2024 — Generative AI services

    We expanded into custom chatbots, document intelligence and recommendation engines as these technologies matured for business use.

  • Today — 500+ projects delivered

    A team of consultants, engineers and trainers supporting businesses across logistics, healthcare, retail and professional services.

  • Meet the Leadership Team

    Portrait of James Hartley, Managing Director of Neuralforge

    James Hartley

    Managing Director

    Former enterprise software engineer with 15 years of experience turning complex data problems into working business systems.

    Portrait of Priya Sharma, Head of Data Science at Neuralforge

    Priya Sharma

    Head of Data Science

    Leads our modelling and machine learning work, with a background in forecasting and recommendation systems for retail and logistics.

    Portrait of Tom Whitfield, Head of Engineering at Neuralforge

    Tom Whitfield

    Head of Engineering

    Oversees solution architecture and deployment, with particular expertise in secure, privacy-first integrations.

    Portrait of Aisha Khan, Client Success Lead at Neuralforge

    Aisha Khan

    Client Success Lead

    Runs our training programmes and post-launch support, ensuring every client team feels confident with their new tools.

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