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Have an idea? Let's build it.

From your first concept to a working digital product. We help founders and businesses turn ideas into web apps, mobile apps, SaaS platforms and AI-powered products.

A founder's note

Physiotherapy clinics lose hours every week rescheduling appointments by phone.

Who has it
Small clinics and their patients
Today
Phone calls, paper diaries, no-shows
An illustrative example of how an idea becomes a focused first version.

How it works

Four steps from a description of your idea to a product ready for launch.
  1. Step 1

    Tell us about the problem

    Describe the problem, who has it and the product you have in mind. No confidential details needed.

  2. Step 2

    We review the opportunity

    We read every submission, ask questions where we need to and get to know what you need.

  3. Step 3

    We recommend a route

    Paid development, a partnership or a discovery phase first. You get a proposal with scope and terms.

  4. Step 4

    We build and launch

    Once scope and terms are agreed in writing, we build, test and prepare the product for launch.

Three ways to build

Each route has its own application process, agreement and pricing model, so you always know which one you're in.

Hatch and Ship Build

Paid product development

For founders and businesses ready to fund their product.

  • Websites and web applications
  • Mobile applications
  • SaaS platforms
  • AI products and automation
  • Business tools, dashboards and integrations

Hatch and Ship Equity · Selective programme

Build for equity

For selected founders with a promising idea who can't fund full development at ordinary commercial rates.

  • A fixed participation fee, with what it covers set out in writing before you pay
  • The development scope, our maximum contribution, your responsibilities and the equity terms are agreed in writing
  • You contribute time, money, customer research, industry knowledge or business execution
  • Acceptance is selective and subject to due diligence

Hatch and Ship Ventures

Technical co-founder

For exceptional founders seeking an active technology partner.

  • A substantial, ongoing commitment from both sides
  • Roles, ownership and decision-making agreed together before we start
  • Involvement in product strategy, technology leadership and company building

Pricing, explained honestly

Apps aren't all the same price, so we don't pretend they are. Here's how we work out what yours costs.

Paid development is scoped, not guessed

Your quote depends on:

  • How many features the first version needs, and how complex they are
  • Platforms: web, iOS, Android or several
  • Integrations with payment, messaging, AI or business systems
  • Security, compliance and data requirements
  • Design depth, from a clean standard interface to a bespoke one

Taxes, cloud hosting, API usage and third-party licences are shown separately in every proposal.

Most projects start with discovery

A short, paid phase that turns your idea into a plan you can use, whether or not you build with us.

  • A conversation about the problem and your customers
  • A look at the target audience and competitors
  • Prioritised features and a defined MVP scope
  • User flows and early wireframes
  • A proposed architecture with delivery milestones
  • A development estimate and launch plan

Build for equity has two parts

The participation fee is fixed for the package you're selected for. The discounted development contribution and the equity terms are agreed after we've evaluated the opportunity together.

Our approach

The way we work is designed to keep your first version small, useful and finished.

Who works on a project

  • Product and technology lead
  • UI/UX designer
  • Frontend or mobile developer
  • Backend or AI developer
  • QA engineer

Not every project needs every role. A small web MVP might need a lead, a designer, one full-stack developer and part-time QA.

We start with the problem
Not just the feature list. Knowing who has the problem, and how they solve it today, decides what's worth building.
MVP before extras
The first version does a few things well. Extra features wait until real users show which ones matter.
A team that fits the project
We bring in the design, development and QA specialists each project needs, led by one accountable product and technology lead.
Tested before handover
Every release goes through test plans, regression checks and your acceptance on a staging version before it reaches production.
Everything agreed in writing
Scope, responsibilities, ownership and support are documented before work starts, and changes are agreed as they come up.

Your idea, handled carefully

Sharing an idea takes trust. Here's exactly how we handle it, including what a confidentiality agreement can and can't do.

  • Your first submission should contain only non-confidential information.
  • Detailed confidential discussions begin after an appropriate confidentiality agreement has been signed.
  • Before we approve an engagement, we check it against our existing products, independently developed work and commitments to other clients.
  • Every accepted project has documented scope, ownership terms and access controls.

A confidentiality agreement protects the information you share with us. It can't make an idea exclusively yours, or stop others from independently developing something similar.

Read how we handle ideas and confidentiality

Questions founders ask

Can't find your answer? Ask it in your enquiry.

What if I can't afford normal development costs?

Look at the build-for-equity programme. Selected founders pay a fixed participation fee and contribute towards a defined development budget, and we discount a strictly limited first version in exchange for an equity stake that's agreed separately.

It isn't a way to get a whole product built for free. Every partnership has a fixed scope, a maximum contribution from us and a review point before any further work. If equity isn't a fit, a paid discovery phase is an affordable way to get a clear plan and estimate.

How much will my product cost?

We quote paid development once we understand the scope: the features, the platforms, the integrations and any security or compliance needs. Two apps that sound similar can differ a lot in effort.

Most projects start with a paid discovery phase that produces an MVP scope, user flows, an architecture outline and a written estimate.

Is the build-for-equity participation fee refundable?

Before you pay anything, you receive written package terms that set out what the fee covers, its cancellation and refund terms, and whether it's credited towards later work. Applying through this website is free, and the application form never asks for payment.

Does paying the fee guarantee acceptance?

No. Paying the participation fee doesn't guarantee acceptance or investment. It also doesn't buy unlimited development, a finished product or any particular equity percentage. Applications are reviewed selectively and are subject to due diligence, and a partnership only begins once the scope, contributions and equity terms are agreed in writing.

How is equity determined?

Case by case. It depends on the value of the development we contribute, how much of the cost you cover, the stage and valuation of the business, your own commitment, and the capital the company will need later. We explain our reasoning, and the final terms are documented in writing.

Depending on where you and your company are based, some structures need specialist legal or regulatory review, so we can't promise that one standard contract fits every partnership.

What does Hatch and Ship build, and what do I need to contribute?

We contribute product strategy, design coordination, development and testing for an agreed first version. You contribute what a product can't succeed without: industry knowledge, customer access, research, consistent time, and running the business after launch. Some founders also contribute part of the development budget. Who does what is written into the agreement.

Who owns the source code?

Ownership is agreed in writing before work starts. For paid projects, the agreement sets out when ownership of the custom code passes to you, normally once the agreed fees are paid. Reusable studio components, open-source libraries and third-party services stay under their own licences, and the agreement lists them.

For equity partnerships, the agreement states which company owns the product and its code.

What happens if we disagree or stop working together?

Every agreement covers how changes are requested, how disagreements are resolved and what happens if either side ends the engagement, including the handover of work that's been completed and paid for. For equity partnerships, the shareholder documents cover exits and share transfers. We'd rather agree these points at the start than improvise later.

Can I submit an idea without revealing confidential details?

Yes, and we ask you to. The first form only needs a non-confidential description of the problem, the audience and your proposed solution.

If we both want to go further, we'll explain our confidentiality process and agree an appropriate confidentiality agreement before you share detailed material. A confidentiality agreement protects the information you share with us. It can't stop other people from independently developing similar ideas.

How long does an MVP take?

It depends on the scope, which is why we give timelines after discovery rather than before. You'll get a schedule with milestones based on the agreed features. Keeping the first version focused is the most reliable way to launch sooner.

How do payments work for paid projects?

Fixed-price projects are billed in milestones tied to written acceptance criteria, starting with a payment at kickoff. Longer projects can be billed monthly. The proposal states the currency, how taxes are handled and who pays transfer fees.

Do you accept international founders?

Yes. We work with clients and founders in India and internationally, and paid projects can be quoted in INR, US dollars or another agreed currency.

For equity partnerships involving non-resident founders, investors or companies, cross-border rules on share issuance, valuation and reporting may apply, so each structure is reviewed individually.

Do you provide maintenance after launch?

Yes. Maintenance and support can continue as a monthly arrangement covering updates, fixes, monitoring and small improvements. What's included, and how quickly we respond, is agreed in writing.

Let's explore what your idea could become.

No confidential details needed, and applying is free.