From idea to MVP in 6–10 weeks: inside Tinos's startup kits for Kerala founders

Most first-time founders don't fail for lack of ideas. They stall between the pitch deck and a product real users can sign up for, usually because hiring a full tech team before revenue is impossible and freelancers rarely take ownership end to end. Tinos Software and Security Solutions LLP, the Kakkanad-based software, AI and cyber security company, has built its startup programme around exactly that gap. Its promise is simple: a tech partner that thinks like a founder.

Three commitments apply to every engagement: an NDA is signed before you share your idea, you own the source code, designs and documentation, and work is billed in milestones, so you pay as it is delivered and can pace it to your funding.

The launch path: Idea → Build → Launch → Scale

1. Idea. A free discovery call, an MVP scoping workshop and a Brand & Pitch Kit to validate the idea and get investor-ready.
2. Build. The MVP Launch Kit, plus SaaS and AI starter platforms for products that need billing, roles or an AI assistant from day one.
3. Launch. A website, cloud set-up, a security baseline and GST billing through Taxgrid, so the first customers can find you, pay you and trust you.
4. Scale. A virtual CTO, a dedicated team, compliance readiness and technical due diligence for the funding round.

Free tools you can use today

• Taxgrid – free GST billing: unlimited GST invoices and quotations, automatic CGST/SGST/IGST with HSN/SAC, stock, ledgers and input tax credit, GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B style reports, and WhatsApp reminders with a UPI payment link. No card, no invoice cap.
• Tinos Planner – free content calendar: a drag-and-drop calendar with a draft → review → approve → live workflow, reminders, dashboards for managers, creators and clients, and multi-brand campaign analytics.
• CorporaOne – all-in-one business suite: HRM, payroll and attendance, accounting, CRM, projects, support desk, inventory and POS, with an AI assistant in every module. A free 14-day trial with no card, and you can “go live in a day”.

The startup kits

Every kit has a fixed scope, a clear timeline and founder pricing. You can take a single kit or combine several into a package.

IT consulting: senior advice when you need it

• Free discovery call (30 min): your goals, build-vs-buy advice, next steps and a budget range.
• Virtual CTO (monthly retainer, the most requested service): roadmap and architecture, hiring and vendor support, investor and board tech conversations, and weekly check-ins.
• MVP scoping workshop (1–2 days): user journeys, wireframes and a clickable prototype, tech choice, an estimate and a release plan.
• Architecture & code review (1–2 weeks): code quality, scalability, security weak spots and a prioritised fix list.
• Cloud cost & infrastructure audit (1 week): spend analysis, backups, monitoring gaps and a savings plan.
• Security & compliance readiness (2–3 weeks): gap assessment for ISO 27001, SOC 2 or the DPDP Act, with policies and evidence.
• Technical due diligence (1–2 weeks): product, code, architecture, team and process review, with an investor-ready report.
• AI strategy session (half day): use-case discovery, data readiness, build/buy/API comparison and a pilot plan.

Packages by stage

Each package comes with one team, one roadmap and milestone payments.

Why founders choose this model

• Founder-friendly pricing with fixed-scope kits, so there are no open-ended invoices.
• Your code, your IP: source, designs and documentation transfer to you.
• One complete team: product, design, engineering, cloud, security and media under one roof.
• Secure by default: Tinos started as a cyber security company, and it shows in every build.
• Investor-ready documentation and architecture for due diligence.
• Support after launch, on retainer or on demand.

Quick answers

Who is it for? Founders at any stage, including student founders, first-time entrepreneurs and established companies launching a new venture.
Can Tinos work with our own developers? Yes. It can lead the build, supplement your team, or act as your virtual CTO.
What happens after launch? Ongoing support, improvements and scaling, on retainer or on demand.

Have an idea or an early product?
Book a free 30-minute consultation. A senior consultant replies within one business day.

+91 79073 58458 · support@tinos.co.in · Kakkanad, Kochi

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