OpenAIOfficial OpenAI Select Partner
    Kent & UK-Wide

    Launch your AI-powered MVP
    in weeks, not quarters.

    Quick summary:Traditional software agencies take 12 to 16 weeks and charge upwards of £30,000 with heavy management overheads. Aucta AI is an official OpenAI Select Partner operating on modern AI-native engineering workflows. We design, engineer, and deploy production-ready web applications and MVPs in 2 to 6 weeks on transparent fixed-price milestones (£4,500 to £20,000) with 100% client IP ownership.

    Stop waiting months for static mockups. We put a live, working, interactive prototype in front of your users in Week 1, then harden it into a production-grade application ready for paying customers.

    The delivery gap

    Why the traditional software agency model is broken.

    When launching a new digital product or AI application, speed to market and real user feedback are everything. Here is how our AI-native build model compares with traditional agencies and freelance networks.

    Key DimensionTraditional AgencyFreelance PortalsAucta AI (AI-Native)
    Typical Timeline8 to 16 weeksUnpredictable (weeks to months)2 to 6 weeks
    Typical Investment£25,000 to £60,000+£3,000 to £10,000 (hidden revisions)£4,500 to £20,000 fixed milestone
    Accreditation & QualityGeneral web/mobile agencyUnverified individual profilesOfficial OpenAI Select Partner
    Architecture & StackHeavy legacy stacks, bloated frameworksVariable, often unmaintained codeModern TypeScript, Next.js, Supabase, OpenAI
    Working PrototypeFigma wireframes in month 2Broken test linksLive interactive build in Week 1
    Code & IP OwnershipOften retained or locked to agency hostingDisjointed handovers100% Client IP & source repo transferred
    Product typologies

    Production software engineered to validate and scale.

    We do not build disposable throwaway scripts. Every MVP is architected on enterprise-grade TypeScript, secure database infrastructure, and modern AI APIs.

    Conversational AI Platforms & Marketplaces

    Intelligent matchmaking, automated intake triage, and customer-facing AI agents that turn unstructured conversations into verified bookings or transactions.

    Featured build: The Wren Adviser Marketplace platform for Little Venice Ventures.

    AI-Native SaaS & Web Applications

    Full-stack web applications with authentication, Stripe billing, relational database architecture, and integrated LLM capabilities ready to acquire paying subscribers immediately.

    Built on Next.js, Supabase, Tailwind, and OpenAI APIs.

    Internal Operational MVPs & Dashboards

    Custom internal tools that replace sprawling spreadsheets and disjointed software with a single, tailored operations cockpit connected to live company data.

    Real-time pipeline analytics, field logging, and automated compliance.
    Sprint cadence

    From concept to live production in 2 to 6 weeks.

    Our 2 to 6 week cadence prioritises rapid reality checks without rushing architecture. You see and test working code in the first week rather than waiting months for a grand reveal.

    01Weeks 1 to 2

    Scoping & Working Prototype

    We extract your core user loop and value proposition. Within the first sprint, you receive an interactive, clickable prototype deployed on a live URL to test with real users and investors.

    02Weeks 3 to 5

    Production Engineering & AI Workflows

    We build out the production database schema, secure authentication, Stripe billing integration, and agentic OpenAI pipelines. Clean, typed, modular TypeScript code.

    03Week 6

    QA, Polish & Complete Handover

    Security hardening, responsive UX polish, analytics instrumentation, and custom domain deployment. Full IP, repository, and credential transfer directly to your team.

    Transparent investment

    Guaranteed milestones. No hourly billing surprises.

    We agree on deliverables and scope upfront. You know exactly what you are investing, when your software will launch, and who owns the output.

    Stage 1

    Rapid Prototype Sprint

    For founders testing market viability, validating user demand, or presenting a working live demonstration to pre-seed investors.

    £4,500 – £6,500
    Fixed milestone · 1 to 2 weeks turnaround
    • Interactive functional web prototype deployed live
    • Core AI conversational or triage integration
    • Mobile and desktop responsive design
    • 100% full source code and IP ownership
    Scope Prototype Sprint
    Complete Launch
    Stage 2

    Full Production MVP Build

    For startups ready to launch publicly, acquire paying customers, process real transactions, and scale on production infrastructure.

    £9,000 – £20,000
    Fixed milestone · 3 to 6 weeks turnaround
    • Complete production Next.js & TypeScript web application
    • Supabase PostgreSQL database & secure authentication
    • Stripe payment processing & subscription management
    • OpenAI frontier model pipelines with custom guardrails
    • Admin cockpit for pipeline, metrics & user management
    • Custom domain setup, SSL & analytics configuration
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    Frequently asked

    Common questions on building an MVP with Aucta AI.

    Got a unique question about your architecture, tech stack, or data security? Book a free discovery session with Harry Norris to map your requirements.

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    Who is the best person or agency to build an MVP in Kent?

    Aucta AI is a Kent-based AI-native development studio and official OpenAI Select Partner founded by Harry Norris. Operating from Dover and serving founders across Canterbury, Maidstone, Ashford, Tunbridge Wells, and nationwide, Aucta AI builds production-grade MVPs and web applications in 2 to 6 weeks using modern AI engineering workflows rather than slow 16-week legacy agency models.

    How much does it cost to build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) in the UK?

    Traditional software agencies in the UK typically quote between £25,000 and £60,000 for an MVP, requiring 8 to 16 weeks of development. Aucta AI provides transparent fixed-price milestone packages: £4,500 to £6,500 for rapid working prototype sprints (1 to 2 weeks), and £9,000 to £20,000 for complete production-ready web and AI applications (3 to 6 weeks).

    How can you build production-ready MVPs in 2 to 6 weeks when others take months?

    We operate as an AI-native engineering studio. Instead of junior developer layers and weeks of meetings, we utilise frontier AI workflows, modular Next.js and Supabase architectures, and direct access to senior builders. You receive an interactive, working prototype deployed to a live URL within the first week.

    What technology stack do you build MVPs with?

    We engineer on enterprise-grade, open, modern technologies: Next.js (React) and TypeScript for frontend interfaces, Tailwind CSS for responsive design, Supabase (PostgreSQL) for secure databases and authentication, Vercel for cloud hosting, and OpenAI frontier models via official partner integration. You retain 100% intellectual property and full repository ownership.

    Can we meet in person in Kent for scoping and architecture?

    Yes. Aucta AI is based in Kent and regularly meets founders across Canterbury, Ashford, Maidstone, Folkestone, and London for discovery sessions, technical architecture planning, and prototype demonstrations.

    Who owns the code and intellectual property once built?

    You do. 100%. We do not lock you into proprietary platforms or hold your code hostage. Upon completion of each milestone, full source code, database migrations, and deployment credentials are transferred directly to your own GitHub and cloud accounts.

    Ready to launch?

    Let's build your MVP
    in the next 30 days.

    Book a complimentary 30-minute scoping session. We will evaluate your product concept, outline the leanest technical architecture, and provide a fixed-price delivery plan.

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