4–6 weeks $25–50K

Build Sprint

From defined use case to working system in 4–6 weeks.

You know what you need built. We scope it tight, build it fast, and hand it off running in your environment. One problem, one data source, one deployable deliverable. No concepts, no decks, no prototypes that never ship.

Book a scoping call
Before our engagement
Problem

Defined use case, no one to build it

You know what you need but your team doesn't have the AI/data expertise to execute.

Problem

Prototype stuck in proof-of-concept

An early version exists but it's not production-ready, documented, or integrated into your workflow.

Problem

Need a credible demo for fundraising

Investors or funders want to see a working system, not slides. You need something real, fast.

Problem

Proving out a system before a larger grant

You need to demonstrate feasibility before committing to a multi-year program or contract.

Problem

Internal build is taking too long

The project has been in progress for months with no clear end date. You need it shipped.

Problem

Previous vendor didn't deliver

You paid for a system and got a report, a mockup, or something your team can't operate.

What the sprint looks like
01
Scoping & architecture
3 days
02
Build
2–3 weeks
03
Integration & handoff
1 week
04
Documentation
2 days
Workshop: collaborative scoping
Technical: we build, you review
After our engagement
Outcome

Working deployed system

A real system running in your environment, not a notebook or proof-of-concept.

Outcome

Complete technical documentation

Architecture docs, API references, and operational guides your team can follow.

Outcome

Handoff playbook

Step-by-step guide for your team to operate, maintain, and extend the system.

Outcome

30-day support window

After handoff, we're available for questions, bug fixes, and guidance as your team takes over.

Outcome

No vendor lock-in

You own the code, the data, and the infrastructure. No proprietary dependencies or ongoing licenses.

Outcome

Decision-ready architecture

A system designed to scale if you choose, with clear guidance on what to build next.

Deliverables
Working system
Documentation
Handoff playbook
30-day support
Architecture plan
Performance metrics
Source code
Test suite
What we need from you
We don't deliver concepts. We deliver running code in your environment.

The person scoping your build is the person writing the code. No handoff to junior developers, no offshore team, no "we'll get back to you." Starsight builds the thing.

15+ years building production AI systems for AFRL, Kessel Run, the State Department, and USAGM. We've shipped in environments where downtime isn't an option and the data is classified. Your build sprint gets that same rigor applied to your problem.

Pricing
Fixed fee
$25,000 – $50,000

Price depends on system complexity and integration requirements. Simple single-source builds start at the low end. Multi-system integrations or complex ML pipelines sit at the higher end. Includes 30-day post-handoff support. No hourly billing.

Get a quote

Schedule a 15-minute scoping call.

Tell us what you need built. We'll tell you if we can do it, how long it will take, and what it will cost.

Get in touch hello@starsightgroup.com