Solve Studio
MVP Development

MVP Development for Startups and SMEs

You have an idea that could change how your market works. The challenge is getting from concept to something real that users can try, investors can see and you can learn from. That is exactly where we come in.

Solve Studio designs, builds and launches minimum viable products for founders and small businesses across Brighton, London and the UK. We take your idea and turn it into a working application with the core features needed to validate demand, gather feedback and start growing.

How We Build MVPs

Every MVP starts with understanding what you are trying to prove. We work with you to identify the smallest set of features that will test your core assumption, then we build it properly. No shortcuts that create technical debt you will regret in six months.

Our process follows a straightforward path. We start with a focused discovery session to map out the product scope. From there we move into design and development, working in short cycles so you see progress every week. Most MVPs ship within 4 to 12 weeks depending on complexity.

We build with Next.js, React and Supabase because they are fast to develop with, scale well and give you a codebase you can build on long term. We write clean, maintainable code because the point of an MVP is to become a real product, not to be thrown away.

Who This Is For

We work with first time founders who need a technical partner, established businesses launching new products and SMEs building internal tools that off the shelf software cannot handle. If you have domain expertise but need someone to handle the technology, that is where we fit.

What You Get

A working web application deployed and accessible to real users. Clean source code that you own completely. Documentation so your future team can pick up where we left off. And a partner who understands that launching is just the beginning.

We have built MVPs across finance, developer tools, career coaching, property technology and more. You can see examples on our work page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to build an MVP?

Most MVPs take between 4 and 12 weeks depending on complexity. A focused product with core features can ship in as little as 4 weeks. More complex applications with user authentication, payments and integrations typically take 8 to 12 weeks.

How much does MVP development cost in the UK?

MVP development costs in the UK typically range from 5,000 to 40,000 pounds depending on scope. A simple single feature product might cost 5,000 to 10,000 pounds while a more complex application with multiple integrations could be 20,000 to 40,000 pounds. We scope every project individually and give you a clear quote before any work begins.

Should I use no code or custom development for my MVP?

No code tools work well for very simple validation experiments but break down when you need custom logic, integrations or scalability. If you plan to raise funding or scale the product, custom development gives you a codebase you actually own and can build on. We have seen too many founders hit walls with no code platforms and have to rebuild from scratch.

What technology stack do you use for MVPs?

We primarily build with Next.js, React, Supabase and Node.js. This stack is fast to develop with, scales well and has strong community support. We choose tools based on what fits the project rather than following trends.

Ready to build? Get in touch at james@solve-studio.co or call +44 7803 459 207.