ERS helps organisations design and deliver Minimum Viable Products that prove real-world value quickly. We focus on the smallest set of features that can validate your idea, gather feedback and create a solid foundation for future growth.
20+ years – building production systems
Full-stack – product & engineering team
From concept to launch & beyond
MVP at a Glance
Core users: First 100
Must-have features: 5–8
Release: Weeks, not years
Outcomes
Validated: Real user demand
Learned: What to build next
Saved: Budget & time
A well-designed MVP answers “Should we build this?” long before you invest in the full product roadmap — build just enough to learn a lot.
What Is an MVP?
A focused first version, not a half-finished product
A Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is the simplest version of your product that can be released to real users while still delivering genuine value. It’s designed to test assumptions, validate demand and collect feedback – not to cover every possible feature from day one.
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Clarifies which problem you are solving and for whom.
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Identifies the minimum feature set required to deliver value.
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Focuses on learning from early adopters and key stakeholders.
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Avoids over-engineering features that may never be used.
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Creates a strong technical foundation for future development.
An MVP with a clear next step
Built for learning and leverage
ERS designs MVPs so that everything you build can be reused and extended. That means your initial investment doesn’t get thrown away when the product grows; it becomes the backbone of your long-term solution.
Why It Matters
Why organisations use an MVP approach
MVP development is a practical way to reduce risk and increase the chance that you’re building something people actually want. It works equally well for new digital products and for modernising existing services.
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Control budget and timelines by focusing on the essentials first.
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Test assumptions with real users instead of relying solely on internal opinions.
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Get to market faster and start generating feedback “and sometimes revenue” earlier.
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Use data and real-world use to prioritise the roadmap, not guesswork.
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Demonstrate progress to internal sponsors, boards or investors with a working product.
An MVP with a clear next step
Evidence over speculation
Use Cases
Real-world MVP application examples
MVP thinking applies across industries and product types. Here are typical scenarios where organisations use ERS to validate ideas and launch early versions to users.
Customer Portals & Self-Service
Launch a first version of a portal that lets customers perform a small set of high-value actions – such as viewing records, updating details or logging requests – and expand from there.
Utilities, public sector, membership organisations
Mobile Apps for Specific Journeys
Build an MVP mobile app that focuses on one or two key journeys – for example bookings, deliveries or inspections – before broadening into a full-featured mobile experience.
iOS, Android & cross-platform
Internal Tools & Operational Dashboards
Replace a patchwork of spreadsheets and ad-hoc processes with a focused internal MVP that handles the most painful tasks, then add more teams and functions over time.
Operations, finance, HR and support teams
Data & Analytics Products
Start with a limited set of dashboards and data sources that answer a core set of questions, then expand as users adopt the product and request more detail.
BI, reporting & data products
AI-Driven Proofs of Concept
Test AI-powered use cases such as document processing, recommendations or conversational assistants within a controlled MVP before scaling to wider usage.
AI & automation initiatives
Modernising Legacy Processes
Gradually replace manual or legacy workflows with an MVP that digitises one or two processes, demonstrating value and building confidence for wider transformation.
Organisations with long-standing systems
Our Services
MVP development services from idea to first launch
ERS provides everything you need to turn a concept into a working MVP – from product discovery and UX design through to engineering, integration and ongoing support.
Product Discovery & Scoping
We work with your stakeholders to clarify the problem, define user groups, identify assumptions and shape a realistic MVP scope that balances ambition with feasibility.
UX/UI Design for MVPs
Our UX team creates user flows, wireframes and interface designs that make core tasks simple and intuitive, while leaving room for future enhancements.
Technical Architecture & Foundations
We design a scalable architecture – backend, frontend, APIs and integrations – that can grow with your product instead of needing to be rewritten after the MVP phase.
MVP Application Development
ERS delivers the working MVP using modern technologies, clean engineering standards and robust testing, whether it’s web, mobile, desktop or a combination of all three.
Integrations & Data Migration
We connect the MVP to your existing systems – CRMs, ERPs, identity providers, data sources and more – so users see real data and workflows from day one.
Launch, Analytics & Roadmapping
Post-launch, we help you gather feedback, analyse usage, prioritise improvements and plan the transition from MVP to fully featured product.
Why ERS
A seasoned delivery partner for high-stakes MVPs
An MVP is often a stepping stone to a long-term product or transformation. ERS brings deep engineering experience and a pragmatic mindset so your first release is both lean and robust.
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More than 20 years delivering complex, integrated software solutions.
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A 25+ person in-house development team spanning backend, web, mobile and integration.
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Experience working with startups, scale-ups and established organisations alike.
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Strong track record integrating new products with existing line-of-business systems.
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Focus on maintainable code and architecture that can support future growth.
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Transparent communication, clear planning and reliable delivery based in Ireland.
How We Work
Our MVP application development process
ERS follows a structured process that keeps scope under control, surfaces decisions early and gives you a working MVP in a predictable timeframe.
1 Discover
Problem & opportunity
We work with your team to understand the problem, users, context and business model, then document goals and success criteria for the MVP.
2 Define
Scope & feature set
Together we prioritise features, define what “minimum viable” means for your case and agree a clear scope, budget and timeline for the first release.
3 Design
User journeys & UX
We map user flows, create low- and high-fidelity designs and iterate with you so the MVP feels coherent and is easy to use from day one.
4 Build
Development & integration
Our engineers implement the MVP, set up infrastructure and integrate with your systems, using agile practices and regular demos to keep you close to progress.
5 Validate
Pilot & feedback
We support initial rollout to pilot users, gather qualitative and quantitative feedback and make targeted improvements to strengthen the product.
6 Scale
Roadmap & next releases
Using what we’ve learned, we help you define the roadmap for the next phases – whether that’s additional features, wider rollout or platform expansion.
Thinking about an MVP for your next product or project?
ERS can help you refine the concept, define a realistic MVP scope and
deliver a first version that your users can try – giving you evidence and
confidence for the next step.
FAQs
MVP development questions we’re often asked
How long does it take to build an MVP?
It depends on complexity and integrations, but many MVPs can be designed, built and launched in a matter of weeks or a few months. During discovery we’ll work with you to define a scope that fits your timeline and budget.
What’s the difference between an MVP and a prototype?
A prototype is often click-through designs or a limited technical experiment. An MVP is a working product that real users can interact with in production. It may be small in scope, but it is built to be used, not just demonstrated.
Who owns the IP for the MVP?
You do. The intellectual property for the MVP and its source code belongs to your organisation, as set out in our standard engagement terms. ERS is your delivery partner, not a product owner.
Can the MVP scale into a full product later?
Yes – that’s a core design principle. We architect MVPs so that they can be extended over time rather than having to be rebuilt from scratch when you decide to invest further.