Labs
Inverse Labs is our research and development team. We try new technology on real problems, build quick prototypes, and turn the ideas that work into products. You can bring us an idea at any stage, even if it's only a rough sketch, and we'll help you find out if it works.
Find out if your idea works before you invest in it.
Four services
Research, prototypes and first versions of new products.
- 02.1
Emerging technology exploration
We test new tools (AI models, IoT sensors, voice interfaces, new payment rails) on real problems, so you know which ones are ready to use and which aren't.
- Feasibility studies
- Technology briefings for your team
- Proof-of-concept builds
- A plain go / no-go recommendation
- 02.2
Experimental prototyping
We build clickable prototypes and simple working models, then test them with real users. They are quick to build and easy to change.
- Clickable design prototypes
- Hardware and IoT mock-ups
- User testing sessions
- A short write-up of what we learned
- 02.3
MVP development
The smallest version of your product that real people can use and pay for, so you can test the market before building everything.
- A scoping workshop to cut to the core
- A production-ready first release
- Analytics to see what users actually do
- A roadmap for what comes next
- 02.4
Product scaling
When your product starts to grow, we help it handle more users, more features and new markets without slowing down or breaking.
- Architecture and performance reviews
- Infrastructure that grows with usage
- Roadmaps built on real usage data
- Monitoring and reliability work
Who this is for
- You have an idea and want to know it works before you spend money on it.
- You're starting a business and need a team to build the first version of your product.
- Your organisation wants to try AI or automation without a large upfront cost.
- Your app or system has more users now and is starting to struggle.
How Labs works
- 1
Frame the question
We agree on exactly what we want to find out before we build anything.
- 2
Prototype
We build the simplest version that can answer that question.
- 3
Test
We test it with real users and watch how they actually use it.
- 4
Decide
Based on what we learn, we decide together whether to build it, change it or stop.
- 5
Build the MVP
If it works, we build a first version that people can start using.
Questions about Labs
Can't find your answer here? Send us a message and someone from our team will reply.
Ask us a questionI only have an idea. Is that too early?
No. It's often the best time to talk. Testing an idea early costs far less than building the wrong thing later.
Will you sign an NDA?
Yes. We're happy to sign a reasonable NDA before you share the details.
What if the prototype shows the idea won't work?
Then you've found out for the cost of a prototype, not a full product. We'll tell you honestly and, where we can, suggest what might work instead.
Can Labs work run alongside an Enterprise project?
Yes. Some of our most useful experiments start as a question that comes up during a bigger project.
Workwithus
Tell us what you need help with. We'll ask a few questions, then send you a clear plan and price.