Uncertain whether a complex algorithmic feature, custom automation, or cutting-edge AI capability is technically viable? Don’t burn tens of thousands of dollars on blind development. We agree on a measurable functional milestone. If we successfully build and demonstrate it, you pay the agreed rate. If we fail to deliver, you pay \$0.
In software development, clients carry 100% of the execution risk while agencies get paid hourly regardless of outcome. When exploring novel integrations, custom AI workflows, or niche algorithms, business owners hesitate because they fear sunk costs with zero working software to show for it. "POC or Pay Nothing" eliminates the risk entirely. We back our engineering competence with a rock-solid guarantee.
We provide full-lifecycle execution with uncompromised engineering discipline and zero hidden asterisks.
Before a single line of code is written, we document exact input-output criteria and proof criteria so success is binary and objective.
No wireframe slide decks or non-interactive mockups. You get a functional codebase deployed on a staging sandbox for real testing.
Upon successful milestone sign-off and payment, you receive clean, modular source code and an actionable architectural roadmap to scale into full production.
From initial application to production rollout, our process is designed for maximum velocity and zero friction.
You present the technical hurdle or novel feature you want to prove. We define the exact proof milestone together.
We document the pass/fail criteria and lock in a fair, fixed fee that is payable ONLY upon successful delivery.
Our engineers build the proof of concept in an isolated testing environment with end-to-end telemetry.
We demo the working prototype against the agreed criteria. If it passes, you pay and keep the code. If it fails, you owe \$0.
We uphold strict quality standards to ensure every partnership achieves tangible commercial success.
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The milestone agreement defines objective, technical criteria (e.g., "Processes CSV file of 10,000 records within 12 seconds with >95% extraction accuracy"). As long as the delivery matches the written criteria, payment is due. If it does not meet the criteria, you truly pay \$0.
Complex API integrations, automated data pipelines, custom OCR / LLM information extraction, dynamic pricing algorithms, and niche hardware/IoT communication protocols.
Depending on the technical difficulty, agreed POC milestones typically range between \$1,500 and \$4,500. The exact price is locked before kickoff.
Absolutely. If you decide to proceed with TeamUp for the full product build, we credit 50% of the POC fee toward your first full build sprint.
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We share the engineering build risk in exchange for long-term shared upside.
Move from concept to customer traction in weeks, without draining your angel round.
Turn AI hype into measurable business ROI in 2 to 4 weeks, with zero lost capital.