The cost to develop a startup in 2026
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An updated guide on what it costs to develop a tech startup in 2026, including the impact of AI tools, current developer rates, and strategies to launch cost-effectively.
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Startup Developers in Sydney and Canberra
We're one of the most experienced startup developers in Australia 45+ startups shipped
Launch Lab is an onshore, highly experienced team. We design and develop startup products using AI Agents, with our expert human team in-the-loop, to design and write code faster than ever before.
We help startups get started
Launch Lab helps non-technical startup founders plan, build and ship their product.
We are local, and highly experienced, Australian startup developers.
We assist founders with web design, product design and web application development using AWS, Python, and React.
We have experience with marketplace startups, social networking startups, healthtech, HRtech, REtech, Fintech, pure Saas startups as well as experience in data science and established industries where we've completed work for large household name brands and Government.
We believe in mutually beneficial relationships. If your startup is a success it usually means more work for us in future so your success means the world to us ... plus it makes us feel good too.
Startup services
Whether you're at the back-of-a-napkin idea phase or already have a working prototype, we can assist with each step of your startups design and development. Here are some of the ways we help early stage founders:
Web Design
We design easy-to-use MVP products and websites, using Figma, and assist our startups from intitial sketches to wireframes, clickable prototypes and fully designed product.
Application Development
We develop marketing websites and landing pages using Gatsby.js, Astro or Webflow and develop web applications using AWS, Python & React.js. We give startups the right foundations so that they can continue to develop the product and begin to scale when required.
AWS Support
We'll look after all your hosting and infrastructure needs using Amazon Web Services. This includes initial setup as well as ongoing support if required.
Startup Advisors
We have experience in marketing, SEO and of course the technical requirements of a startup. We've also developed more than 40 startups and have hands on experience starting businesses so we're well positioned to advise on what to expect on your startup journey.
Strategy
We'll help you determine which features to develop first as well as a strategy to validate your concept. We can also advise on your initial marketing strategy and help determine financially viable distribution channels.
Pitch Preparation
If your startup has some traction and the necessary metrics to raise investment, we'll help you prepare and refine your investor pitch and advise on where to start your investment search.
AI / LLMs / AI Agents
We leverage LLMs like Chatgpt to automate tasks within applications that we develop. We also develop AI Agents.
Recent startup projects
Feezy
Website
Web App
Startup
We designed and developed a 2-sided marketplace and a marketing website for this Australia-based startup.
OX Rooms
Web App
Webflow
Startup
We developed a legal tech conveyancing application for this Canberra startup and a Webflow marketing website.
Webflow for startups partner
Launch Lab is a Webflow for Startups partner. Contact us to find out how you can benefit from the startup program.
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After meeting with several development teams, it was clear that Launch Lab not only understood our vision but could also deliver a top-quality product. Launch Lab consistently delivers high-quality work and is responsive to any issues that arise. They communicate directly and don't waste time.
Emmy Arthurson
Co-Founder, OX Rooms
I had the pleasure of working with Shaun and the Launch Lab team for 2 years in my time as Head of Marketing at Immutable. I highly recommend Shaun and his team, I can attest to the fact that he will always have the client's best interests in mind and give his honest thoughts and ideas, even if it is at the expense of banking less hours on his end.
Alexandra Thompson
Head of Marketing, Immutable
Launch Lab were a pleasure to work with, extremely competent and have provided a great outcome for this project. Project delivery was professional, efficient and effective.
Manja Hausdorf-Adamson
City of Sydney
Launch Lab are extremely competent and professional and are also pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Launch Lab!
Christopher Martell
Director of Operations and Engineering, GSES
Amazing team, really helped our business in the early stages. Shaun and David were great to work with. 10/10. Safe pair of hands and very cost effective.
Jonty Hirsowitz
CEO, Deferit
It's the second time I've worked with them on launching a website (for different companies). When I got the opportunity to build a new website, my first thought was 'speak to Shaun'. I trust their recommendations completely and their work is of the highest quality. From beginning to end everything has gone smoothy and professionally. Highly recommend!
Russ Watts
Head of Marketing, Apositive
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