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Discovery Phase in Software Development

In the discovery stage, our professionals analyze and validate your ideas for a new product before we proceed with it. The goals of the discovery phase are to reduce risks, save money, avoid re-work, and increase efficiency for your software development.

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What is your primary goal for building an MVP?

Choose the primary funding for this project:

Choose your industry:

What MVP elements have you completed so far?

What matters most in a development partner?

How do you plan to promote your MVP?

What’s your estimated budget for this project?

What is your timeframe for launching an MVP?

How would you describe your core business idea?

What’s your biggest challenge right now?

STEP 1/10

Validate my business idea

Attract initial users or customers

Secure funding from investors

Gather user feedback

Other - custom

Self-funded or FFF

Initial investment received

Seeking investors, need a demo

Other

Healthcare & Life-Sciences

Real Estate & Proptech

Manufacturing & Automotive

Retail & E-commerce

Logistics & Transportation

Food & Beverage

Apparel & Fashion

Wholesale & Distribution

Construction & Infrastructure

Other - custom

Design

Architecture

Prototype

Pitch deck

Market research

User testing

AI-generated draft

Mockups

Speed of development

Quality of features

Scalability

Cost-effectiveness

Communication

Process transparency

Need a comprehensive marketing plan

Marketing will come later

Marketing strategy is already in place

Other

Under $15,000

$15,000 - $30,000

$30,000 - $50,000

Over $50,000

Under 1 month

1-3 months

3-6 months

6+ months

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Discovery questions to be asked

Do people want your solution?

Get it right from the start. Does the solution you develop meet your customers’ needs?

Are you solving customers’ problems?

Dive deep into your customers' pains and needs. Confirm you target an issue that bothers people.

How about the tech stack & scope of work?

Pick the tools and tech stack you need. Agree on the scope, budget, timeline, and project team.

Will people be able to use your product?

Before building your product, run usability tests to see if customers can easily use it.

Are you aiming for the desired features?

Ensure you’re building all the features customers want, as this will directly impact your revenue.

Big Data analytics usage cases

Challenge

Understand the challenges your target group faces. Get insights from your potential users and come up with solutions.

Understand your target audience
Validate the challenge
Identify the solution

Product launch

Imagine your solution at its bare minimum. Pick features to include in the product to start acquiring potential customers.

Define the MVP features
Build a landing page
Set future KPIs

Market value

This stage aims to evolve your product. The goal is to communicate with users, get feedback and analyze key metrics.

Find the niche
Study the market segment
Build and adjust the solution

Why do we stand out?

Long-term perspective

We consider your specific goals and the long-term effect of your product.

Centered on end-user

We always make sure there is a meaningful impact on customers’ lives.

Unbiased analytics

We provide you with data and facts behind the research. It is all fact-based.

Agile approach

We use agile methodology to bring your value to the customer faster.

FAQ

How to estimate the cost of the discovery phase for software development?

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The cost of a discovery phase varies from 5 to 10 percent of the overall product development cost. It depends on the project’s complexity and scope of work. All in all, the discovery phase might take from a week to several weeks.

What are the possible formats of project discovery phases?

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The project discovery phase prevents you from missing deadlines, having a bloated budget, and fixing scope on the go. It’s the crucial step in building software that fits the strategy of your business. No proper software developer would skip this step.

Does every software project need a discovery phase?

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Every software development project should go through the discovery phase one way or another. This step allows you to comprehensively assess the entire project, answer part of the questions in advance, and identify possible pitfalls.

What should a discovery phase include?

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The discovery phase, also known as the scoping phase, includes collecting and analyzing information about the project, like the intended audience and the market volume. It clarifies the goals, limitations, and scope of the project.

Who we are

Glorium Technologies is a full-cycle app & software development company which covers specific client business needs and tries to manage them with the help of the best possible technology solutions.

Since 2010, we have been inventing digital solutions, helping startups and SMBs come out on top in their markets.

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Why choose Glorium Technologies

In-depth industry experience

We know the nuances of particular industries that ensure bringing the best result.

Fully customized solutions

Let us know your desired product features, and we will make it happen.

Faster time to market

We bring products to the market as soon as possible and at an affordable cost.

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