PoC Development.
Test the riskiest assumption before a full build.
A focused proof-of-concept with a testable question, agreed timebox and written findings.
About PoC Development
Test technical feasibility before committing to a full product.
PoC Development is separate paid work, agreed before starting, that answers one question: does this work? You leave with a running artefact, not a pitch deck.
We do the requirement mapping, the architecture triage, and the smallest sharpest build that proves the risky bit. Additional auth, admin and edge cases are outside scope unless needed to test the core risk.
The output includes findings, limitations and a recommended next scope. A production quote follows when requirements and dependencies are sufficiently defined. The timebox depends on data access, integrations and the question being tested.
Project deliverables
What we can deliver.
These are possible deliverables for this service. Your statement of work defines the selected scope, price, milestones, acceptance checks and responsible reviewers.
- 01Running proof-of-concept on staging
- 02Written technical assessment (5–10 pages)
- 03Recommended production scope and estimation assumptions
- 04Kill/keep recommendations per feature
- 052-hour walkthrough with your team
- 06Agreed project code and documentation handover
Business use cases
Where PoC Development fits.
Explore practical applications of PoC Development and the workflows each can support. We agree the implementation scope around your users, systems and priorities.
New AI capability
Prove a retrieval or agent flow works on your data before scoping the product.
Integration feasibility
Answer "can this system talk to that one" with something running, not a diagram.
Migration risk
Test one difficult slice of a legacy migration before planning the full move.
Technical approach
Capabilities your project needs.
We select tools around your requirements, existing systems and operational constraints. These capabilities guide the architecture and implementation.
- Rapid prototyping
- Time-boxed scope
- Kill-criteria upfront
- Written assessment
- Production scope review
Our delivery process
From requirements to handover.
We plan requirements, architecture, design, implementation, testing, release and handover. The proposal identifies the engineering review and client acceptance points for your project.
Service questions
PoC Development: common questions.
What if the PoC fails?
That's the point. A PoC that "succeeds" no matter what is not a proof. If it fails, you leave with a written record of why, priced at the same agreed fee. That's worth more than a maybe.
PoC, prototype or MVP: which should come first?
Start with the one that tests your biggest risk. A PoC tests whether something can work technically, such as a retrieval flow on your data or an integration. A prototype tests whether users understand the flow, often with sample data. An MVP tests whether real users adopt the product, so it is built to production quality. When the risk is both technical and behavioural, run the PoC first. The choice depends on where the uncertainty sits, whether data and system access are available to test with, and what decision the result must support, such as a production scope or a decision not to proceed. If the technology is already proven for your case, skip the PoC and go to a prototype or MVP.
Can the PoC become the production system?
Sometimes, but rarely without rework. We tell you honestly which parts survive and which need to be rewritten. The PoC is optimised for answering the question, not for surviving prod.
Plan your project
Discuss your requirements.
Tell us your goals, current systems and delivery priorities. We will define the scope and provide a written quote for PoC Development before implementation.
Timelines, ownership, third-party licences, warranty and support are agreed for your engagement.