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MVP Development for Startups at 1/4 to 1/3 the Cost of Traditional Firms
Turn your idea into a working minimum viable product you can put in front of users and investors. US-based developers build it under the guidance of senior engineers with 10+ years of experience.
US-based developers · Senior technical oversight · 11 startup products built · 100+ startups helped
What's Included in MVP Development
Everything you need to go from idea to a launch-ready first version, at 1/4 to 1/3 the cost of traditional firms.
Scope Your First Version
We help you decide which features version one needs to prove your idea, and what can wait, so you build less and learn faster.
Launch and Improve
Put your MVP in front of real users, then improve it based on what you learn. We can keep building with you after launch.
Build the Core Product
Our US-based team builds your web or mobile app, with senior engineers providing technical oversight.
Keep the Team
Scale your development as you grow, with the potential to hire developers from the team that built your product.
Who Our MVP Development Is For
First-Time & Non-Technical Founders
Have an idea but no technical co-founder? Our senior engineers guide the technical decisions while our team builds your product. See how we support founders
Businesses Testing a New Product
Established companies can validate a new product idea with a focused first version before committing to a full build.
Founders With an AI-Built Prototype
Built a prototype with AI coding tools? We can audit, stabilize, secure, and complete it, or rebuild it when that is the better path. Request a free consultation
Why Founders Build Their MVP With Nebraska Innovation Labs
MVP development at 1/4 to 1/3 the cost. Our pricing comes from our delivery model. We pair emerging US-based developers, including students and recent graduates, with senior engineers who have 10+ years of experience. Senior engineers provide technical leadership and oversight while emerging developers do much of the hands-on work.
US-based, not offshore. Your MVP is built by a US-based team, not an offshore contractor.
Support beyond the build. We support founders with startup mentoring and guidance from our network of resource partners, including help with patents, fundraising and more. Building in Nebraska? Ask us about the Nebraska Innovation Fund Prototype Grant. Eligibility and funding availability are determined by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.
Keep the team that built it. As your product grows, you have the option to hire developers from the team that built your MVP.
How MVP Development Works
1. Free consultation
Tell us about your idea, your users, and your goals. Your initial consultation is free.
2. Scope version one
We help you define the features your first version needs, then provide pricing and an estimated timeline based on that scope.
3. Build with senior oversight
US-based developers build your MVP while senior engineers with 10+ years of experience provide technical leadership and oversight.
4. Launch and decide what's next
Put your MVP in front of real users. Then keep building with us, scale your team, or hire developers from the team that built your product.
Our Track Record
11
Startup Products Built
17
100+
Startups Helped
Our Portfolio
Our Partners
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MVP Development FAQs
What is MVP development?
MVP development is the process of building a minimum viable product: the first working version of your product, with only the features needed to test your idea with real users. It lets you validate demand and show investors progress before you commit to a full build.
How much does MVP development cost?
Cost depends on your product's scope and features, so we provide pricing after a free consultation. Our development model costs 1/4 to 1/3 of what traditional development firms charge.
How long does it take to build an MVP?
Timelines depend on the features and complexity of your first version. We provide an estimated timeline after we scope your MVP together during your free consultation.
Do I need a technical co-founder to build an MVP?
No. Our senior engineers provide technical leadership, help you make product and technology decisions, and guide the development team that builds your MVP.
Who will build my MVP?
Your MVP is built by our US-based developers under the guidance of senior engineers with 10+ years of experience.
I already built a prototype with AI tools. Can you help?
Yes. We can audit, stabilize, secure, and complete an AI-built prototype, or rebuild it when that is the better path, so it is ready for real users.
What happens after my MVP launches?
We can keep building with you as you learn from your users, and you have the option to hire developers from the team that built your product.
Is the first consultation free?
Yes. Your initial consultation is free. Tell us about your idea and we will discuss scope, approach, and next steps.
Request a Free MVP Consultation
Tell us about your idea. Your initial consultation is free.
Email: info@neinnovationlabs.com
Phone: (402) 250-7977