In sum, small firms can afford state-of-the-art computer vision through a variety of strategies. First, they can start with scalable, modular systems that allow for progressive investment and expansion as the company grows. In addition, government grants and subsidies for technology adoption will also encourage them to share the financial costs. In this way, small businesses can use computer vision to drive forward growth and innovation, provided the investment pipeline is properly charted to find solutions most cost-effectively.