Before allocating a single dollar, make sure your AI investment is grounded in strategy—not guesswork.
This practical checklist from ScaleupAlly’s AI budgeting experts helps founders, CFOs, and tech leaders plan and optimise spending across every stage of AI development.

✅ Understand the full cost spectrum — from data preparation to post-launch monitoring.
✅ Identify hidden expenses that derail AI projects.
✅ Align your technical goals with realistic financial planning.

Whether you’re budgeting for your first AI prototype or scaling enterprise adoption, this checklist will help you plan effectively, prevent overspending, and maximise ROI.