Blackthorn AI Experts – Driving the Future with AI

With over 50 successful projects, we don’t just develop AI – we redefine its potential. Our Ph.D.-level experts in AI craft enterprise-grade innovations that bring research-driven precision to every solution and open new markets. In healthcare, fintech, and beyond, we don’t follow trends – we set them.

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Software Development for Startups

We Are Blackthorn AI – Your AI Innovation Partner

What started as a small group of friends passionate about science and technology has grown into an AI solution provider with big impact.
Looking back on 10+ years of operations, it’s hard to believe how far we’ve come. Today, our work drives business growth, saves mіllіons in operational costs, powers software and hardware that save lives, and creates new revenue streams.With a reputation for precision, our artificial intelligence experts help businesses in fintech, healthtech, pharma & biotech, life sciences, energy, and beyond achieve the results they need – backed by research and deep industry insights.

Mission: We aim to be a trusted partner for startups, SMBs & SMEs by delivering innovative AI-based products. Our goal is to lead the AI industry and foster a culture of innovation and reliability.

Vision: We envision a future where every business has the tools and technologies needed to harness the power of AI, increase business revenue and decrease TCO.

4.2
years average customers engagement
50 +
world-class engineers
10 +
years full-cycle development experience
50 +
AI & Data projects delivered over the last 3 years
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Alex Gurbych, PhD

CEO, Chief Solutions Architect

The future isn’t waiting – it’s being built. Together, we can unlock the transformative potential of Al and shape a smarter tomorrow. At Blackthorn AI, we stand by those who trust us with their success, making ambitious goals achievable. AI is only as powerful as the minds behind it, and we are committed to pushing its boundaries with our expertise and vision.

Our Awards

We wear our awards like badges of honor, celebrating every milestone on our journey. From being ranked #1 in Top 100 AI Companies (UK, 2023) to earning certifications from AWS and Google, each recognition fuels our passion for excellence and pushes us to aim even higher.
Top 100 AI Companies

Clutch, 2024

Blackthorn.ai takes pride in being one of the top-ranked and most positively reviewed IT companies on Clutch.

Our Certifications

We wear our awards like badges of honor, celebrating every milestone on our journey. From being ranked #1 in Top 100 AI Companies (UK, 2023) to earning certifications from AWS and Google, each recognition fuels our passion for excellence and pushes us to aim even higher.
Cloud Architect

Google Cloud Certified Professional

Blackthorn.ai takes pride in being one of the top-ranked and most positively reviewed IT companies on Clutch.

Why Choose Us for AI Software Development?

Beyond the values already highlighted, there’s even more to discover. Our commitment to innovation, client success, and impactful results sets us apart. Let us show you why businesses trust us to lead their AI journeys and choose our AI development services.
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PhD-level expertise & academic background

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Top-notch expertise and in-depth understanding of Healthcare, Life Sciences, Energy, and Fintech industries. In other words, we already know your needs, pains, and how to deal with them

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Full-cycle digital product development. No need for multiple vendors for user experience, AI, web and mobile development

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Engineers certified by such world-class vendors as Google, Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, etc.

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Proven track of delivered products, public recognition and positive customer feedback (Clutch)

Meet Our Team

Alex Gurbych, PhD CEO, Chief Solutions Architect

Alex Gurbych, PhD

CEO, Chief Solutions Architect

Natalya Shakhovska,DrSci, Prof. Chief Scientific Officer

Natalya Shakhovska,DrSci, Prof.

Chief Scientific Officer

Dmytro Krasnienkov, PhD Principal Scientist, Bioinformatics

Dmytro Krasnienkov, PhD

Principal Scientist, Bioinformatics

Serhiy Protsenko, DrSci, Prof. Principal Data Scientist

Serhiy Protsenko, DrSci, Prof.

Principal Data Scientist

Ivan Izonin, PhD, DrSci, Assoc. Prof. Scientific Advisor,  Artificial Intelligence

Ivan Izonin, PhD, DrSci, Assoc. Prof.

Scientific Advisor, Artificial Intelligence

Illia Petrov, PhD Director of Business Development

Illia Petrov, PhD

Director of Business Development

Alexander Kap Director of Business Development

Alexander Kap

Director of Business Development

What Clients Say About Our Solutions

Clients consistently praise our high accuracy in AI models, with projects achieving up to 84% precision and outperforming open-source models by 18%.

We, as an AI development company, have proven our knowledge invaluable for complex challenges. Add to that our competitive pricing and high-quality results – it’s clear why business owners trust us to drive their success.

  • Thanks to their open management style, they had an exceptional partnership that resulted in success.

    Healthcare
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    Serhii 
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    CTO, VAN Group

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    Yoanna
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    CEO, 
Skentechnologies LLC

  • They always delivered on time and showed 100% transparency in the project development.

    Healthcare
    5.0
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    Alejandro Gonzalez

    Product manager, Monitoring Life

Our Geography

Headquartered in the US and operating internationally, our team drives digital transformation for businesses globally. We ensure on-site presence to deliver services to our major target markets in:

Ottawa, Canada

71 Latigo Ridge, Ottawa, ON KOA 2ZO, Canada

California, USA

8557 Aspect Drive, San Diego, CA 92108, USA

London, United Kingdom

128 City Road, London EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom

Schorndorf, Germany

15 Friedensstraße, 73614 Schorndorf, Germany

Lviv, Ukraine

2b Naukova St, Lviv,Lviv Oblast 79053, Ukraine

Our Growth

We are constantly improving, unlocking new opportunities for growth and innovation. Our development is a blend of bold decisions, technological progress, and team synergy that drives us forward.
2020

AI Breakthrough and Global Recognition

Alex founded an AI R&D department, where his team built a genome analysis platform that won the national “Innovation of the Year” award. His paper “High throughput screening with machine learning” was presented at NeurIPS 2020 in Vancouver.

2021

Founding blackthorn.ai

After leaving his corporate role, Alex launched blackthorn.ai with a mission to transform health and longevity through AI. The company won a grant from the National Research Foundation of Ukraine (NRFU) to develop an AI application aimed at extending active human lifespan.

2022

National Recognition

blackthorn.ai gained national recognition as it was named the Top AI Company in the UK by Clutch, confirming its rapid growth and innovative edge in the AI space.

2023

Global Leadership and Strategic Partnerships

In 2023, blackthorn.ai partnered with NVIDIA and was named a Global Leader in AI, Machine Learning, and Big Data Processing by Clutch, establishing its presence among the world’s most advanced AI companies.

2024

Excellence in AI Applications

blackthorn.ai was recognized as a top company in Computer Vision and Recommendation Systems by Clutch, highlighting its success in building intelligent, scalable AI tools for real-world use.

2025

Scaling Innovation

In 2025, Alex continues to expand blackthorn.ai, integrating advanced AI solutions across medicine, research, and industry, driving forward the company’s global mission to apply artificial intelligence for meaningful human impact.

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FAQ on AI Software Development

Data security is integral to our AI & ML development services. We implement secure pipelines, encrypted storage, and strict access controls to protect sensitive information. For regulated industries like healthcare and finance, compliance is always a priority.
We specialize in AI solutions tailored for scientific needs, such as genome analysis, drug discovery, and molecular simulations. By leveraging advanced algorithms, domain expertise, and bioinformatics workflows, we deliver faster insights, reduce research timelines, and enhance precision for complex scientific challenges.
Our AI solutions development process is structured and comprehensive. It starts with solution design by AI Solutions Architects, followed by data collection, exploratory data analysis, and preprocessing by bioinformaticians. Next, we handle model development, performance evaluation, hyperparameter tuning, and error analysis. Finally, models are ensembled, tested, and released for impactful results.
Every project includes baseline metrics to track success, such as increased profitability, reduced downtime, or higher accuracy rates. For example, our machine learning solutions have outperformed open-source models by 18%, delivering tangible ROI.
Absolutely. We’ve helped startups like a fintech client achieve 28% profitability with high-frequency trading systems. Our agile AI development company model ensures rapid prototyping, cost efficiency, and solutions aligned with your vision.