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Proof of Concept:
(POC) Services.

Our PoC services transform your concept into a working application. Test technical feasibility, validate key assumptions, and gather real user feedback before investing in MVP or full-scale production.

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Agile, AI-Driven PoC Process

Our AI prototyping services turn high-risk assumptions into working, testable product flows, so you can focus on strategy. With our software PoC services, you’ll be testing real functionality while competitors are still writing requirements.

What we do

Understand your goals and constraints

Assess technical feasibility

Define measurable success criteria

Map key user flows and AI interaction patterns

Review relevant competitor approaches

Deliverables

Product blueprint and prioritized feature backlog

Technical architecture plan

Live development environment

Foundation design system

First deployable features

What we do

Build and deploy working code

Use fit-for-purpose AI frameworks

Create reusable components

Design failure states and edge cases

Test with real data

Deliverables

Daily progress demos

Continuous iteration

Feature prioritization

Rapid deployment cycles

A/B testing setup

What we do

Test the functional prototype with real users

Collect performance metrics

Identify edge cases and failure states

Analyze adoption indicators

Assess costs against expected value

Deliverables

Validation report with metrics

Go/no-go recommendation

Implementation roadmap

Complete code repository

Technical documentation

Ready to turn uncertainty into proof?

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Software PoC Services in Action: From Figma to a Functional App

For Way2B1, our software PoC services turned Figma designs into a functional AI application. The working demo moved stakeholders beyond mockups, demonstrated clear product value, eliminated ambiguity, and aligned the entire team around a shared vision.

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First sales tech unicorn minted in 2023
hit >$100M ARR
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World's third-largest gaming company
$5.72B ARR, acquired by Microsoft
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Y Combinator backed B2B SaaS in the UK
$5.1M raised post-redesign
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multiple award winner
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Premium IT solutions marketplace
top-10 on Google Play
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DNA-powered wellness app
135% NPS growth

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Bruce Yang
Bruce Yang

Bruce Yang

Head of Product at Way2B1

Vlad Shlosberg
Vlad Shlosberg

Vlad Shlosberg

CEO at Foqal

Mitchell Nick
Mitchell Nick

Mitchell Nick

Co-founder of RevvedUp

They have a great sense of UX. They understand not only the business requirements of a product but also its creative vision.
Simran Butalia
Simran Butalia

Simran Butalia

VP Engineering at BeBop Technology

For over three years, the Cieden team has been a reliable partner in our global environment, consistently helping us move the needle on key initiatives.
Rob Reinhardt
Rob Reinhardt

Rob Reinhardt

Senior Manager, Product Design at Apollo.io

Lina Forcier
Lina Forcier

Lina Forcier

CEO & Co-Founder at Factually Health

Annie Do
Annie Do

Annie Do

Lead of Health Initiatives at Factually Health

Paul Goode
Paul Goode

Paul Goode

CEO at Glucotrack, Inc.

The new design has contributed to a significant increase in conversions. The team is creative, helpful, and highly motivated, qualities that have led to an expanded role.
Nader Amiri
Nader Amiri

Nader Amiri

Founder of el Grocer

Marcelo Fujimoto
Marcelo Fujimoto

Marcelo Fujimoto

Co-founder & CEO at Tandom

Their ability to work quickly and follow instructions is impressive. Following an effective workflow, Cieden meets deadlines and produces satisfying deliverables. 
Michael Segal
Michael Segal

Michael Segal

CEO of Skylight

Lukasz Siemaszko
Lukasz Siemaszko

Lukasz Siemaszko

Head of Digital Product at Lykon

Victoria George
Victoria George

Victoria George

VP of Product at Kairos

Stéphane Zanoni
Stéphane Zanoni

Stéphane Zanoni

Chief Technology Officer at MeetKairos

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Find the right support for every stage of your AI journey.

Feature exploration sprint

from $8,000
ready in 2+ weeks

Test the viability of 1–2 critical AI features. Get a working prototype and a clear performance assessment to make a quick, data-driven decision.

  • + Test specific AI features with working code
  • + Measure actual performance and costs
  • + Identify edge cases and failure modes
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MVP app

from $32,000
ready in 8+ weeks

Build the first user-ready version of your product, ready for a pilot deployment. Includes a scalable design system and fully functional core features.

  • + User-ready first version
  • + Scalable design system
  • + Core features fully functional
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Team extension

from $7,200 / per month per person
in USA / Canada: from $11,520

You outsource our specialists to fill skill gaps or expand your team's capacity, integrating them with your in-house team. Hourly pricing is available.

  • + Designers who feel like part of your in-house crew
  • + Freedom to scale your team up or down as you need
  • + Regular check-ins & strategy alignment
  • + Ongoing access to our full design expertise
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Build-operate-transfer

from $25,000
One-time fee per hire

We recruit, onboard, and train a team for your project, ensuring it operates smoothly and efficiently, then transfer the team to you.

  • + A handpicked team, recruited and trained just for you
  • + Full day-to-day management and oversight handled by us
  • + A smooth transfer to your payroll or EOR model
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Top Things to Know About PoC Services

Before committing to an MVP, teams need evidence that an idea can work, solve the intended problem, and justify further investment. Proof of concept (PoC) services reduce uncertainty by testing technical feasibility, validating key workflows, and defining clear success criteria before full-scale development.

Choose a PoC when the biggest uncertainty is whether a critical feature, workflow, or technology can work as intended. Unlike wireframes or mockups, it tests functional behavior in a controlled sandbox. An MVP becomes the better next step once the concept, core functionality, and major technical risks have been validated.

A strong PoC tests the assumptions most likely to affect product success. These may include technical feasibility, integration reliability, user understanding, expected performance, and operating costs. Measurable success criteria ensure that user feedback, design validation, and technical testing support a clear go/no-go decision before further investment.

Technical feasibility and Proof of Value address different types of risk. The first shows whether the architecture, integrations, data, and AI components can perform reliably, while the second confirms that the solution addresses a meaningful user or business problem. Testing both provides stronger evidence for deciding whether development should continue.

A validated PoC can guide future development, but it is built for learning rather than immediate production use. Its code, architecture, security, performance, and design system should be reviewed before scaling. The findings can shape production phases, while reusable components may shorten the path to a pilot or MVP.

Testing high-risk workflows early reveals technical constraints, edge cases, integration effort, and user experience issues before the full build is estimated. These findings provide a stronger basis for defining MVP scope, team requirements, production phases, timeline, and budget. They also reduce uncertainty during the feasibility study and planning process.

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FAQ

Why outsource proof of concept (PoC) services instead of building an in-house team?

Outsourcing provides the expertise needed for a focused validation phase without recruiting a permanent team first. A specialized PoC service can combine product design, business analysis, project management, and development. Cieden can own the project or collaborate with your in-house specialists.

How does Cieden tailor its PoC solutions to specific business and product goals?

We begin by clarifying your goals, constraints, users, technical risks, and success criteria. The feature scope, prototype fidelity, tools, and validation methods are then adapted to the project. In the Tandom case study, Cieden worked within the client’s component library and validated decisions directly with the founders.

What specialists will work on my PoC project?

Cieden’s software PoC services may involve product designers, a business analyst, a project or product manager, and developers. The exact team depends on the hypothesis, integrations, prototype fidelity, and testing requirements.

Does Cieden provide both PoC consulting and hands-on design and development?

Yes. Cieden can cover discovery, strategy, feasibility assessment, UX/UI design, prototyping, validation, and development. Deliverables may include a product blueprint, technical architecture, working prototype, validation report, code repository, and implementation roadmap. After validation, we can also provide MVP software development services.

Can Cieden turn existing wireframes or mockups into a functional software PoC?

Yes. Software PoC solutions can start from existing Figma designs, wireframes, or mockups and turn them into a functional application tested with real data and users. The Way2B1 case study shows how working prototypes helped validate business logic and align stakeholders.

How does Cieden define success criteria for a proof of concept?

During discovery, we define the decision the project needs to support. Criteria may cover technical feasibility, Proof of Value, integrations, performance, user behavior, and expected costs. They then guide testing, design validation, and the final go/no-go recommendation.

Can Cieden conduct a feasibility study before starting PoC development?

Yes. Before prototyping, Cieden can assess architecture, data and integration constraints, AI behavior, and key workflows. The findings help define the technical approach, feature scope, and next step—whether that is a prototype, design sprint, pilot, or MVP. See our healthcare application prototype.

How does Cieden protect confidential data and intellectual property during PoC development?

Cieden generally signs an NDA before work begins. Prototypes can be built in a secure environment and privately deployed, with code reviews and QA checks before sharing. Access, data handling, approved tools, and IP ownership are agreed at the start of the engagement. Learn more about our AI prototyping process.