AI Integration for SMEs: Where It Pays Off First
AI integration for SMEs: where it pays off first, a use-case scorecard, a pilot test plan, vendor questions and the GDPR and EU AI Act basics.
Software engineering studio · Netherlands
Software that moves your business beyond what’s possible today
Senior engineers who design, build and scale MVPs, SaaS platforms, apps and AI integrations — with the reliability of airline and fintech systems.
- 10+ yearsengineering in airlines, fintech & SaaS
- Senior onlythe people you meet build your product
- EU-basedGDPR-native, data hosted in the EU
- 1 business dayreply time on every enquiry
Services
From first prototype to product at scale
Start with one service or combine them. Every engagement is led by senior engineers and starts with a clear scope.
MVP Development
We help founders turn a validated idea into a working product in weeks, not quarters. Scope is fixed up front, the build is done by senior engineers, and you get a live demo every week so there are no surprises.
Learn moreAI Integration
We integrate large language models and machine learning into the software you already use — with evaluation, cost control and data protection built in, not bolted on.
Learn moreSaaS Development
Multi-tenancy, billing, permissions, integrations and uptime — we have built and run SaaS products and know where the hard parts hide.
Learn moreWeb App Development
Web applications your users actually enjoy
Mobile App Development
iOS and Android apps from one codebase
Business Automation
Stop copying data between systems
Cloud & DevOps
Infrastructure that is secure, observable and affordable
Custom Software Development
Software built around how your business really works
Technology Consulting
Senior technical judgement, without a full-time CTO
Why Beyond Innovation
Agency speed, without agency surprises
People and AI working together — with experienced engineers making the calls that matter.
Senior engineers, no hand-offs
You work directly with experienced engineers from first call to launch. No account managers in between, no juniors learning on your budget.
Built for regulated, high-stakes software
Our background is airlines and fintech, where downtime and data errors cost real money. Tests, security and monitoring are part of every delivery.
Clear scope, steady delivery
A written scope and timeline before the build, weekly demos on a live environment, and no surprises at the end.
You own everything
Code lives in your repository from day one. Clean documentation and a proper handover are part of the job.
Industries
Experience where software has to work
Ten years building in airlines, fintech and SaaS shapes how we approach every product — including in our focus markets.
Airlines & Travel
High-availability systems and integrations where downtime and data errors carry real cost.
Hands-on experienceFintech & Payments
Payments, compliance-heavy workflows, audit trails and security by design.
Hands-on experienceSaaS & B2B Platforms
Multi-tenant products, subscriptions, integrations and continuous delivery.
Hands-on experienceLogistics & Mobility
Tracking, planning and partner integrations that replace spreadsheets and email.
Focus marketE-commerce & Retail
Custom storefront features, ERP and PIM integrations, automation of order flows.
Focus marketProfessional Services
Client portals, document automation and AI assistants for knowledge work.
Focus marketWays to work together
Start small, scale when it works
Every project starts with clarity. Choose the model that fits your stage — you can switch as you grow.
1–2 weeks
Discovery Sprint
Turn an idea or a messy process into a scoped plan with a fixed quote — yours to keep, whoever builds it.
typically 6–12 weeks
Fixed-scope Build
An MVP, web or mobile app, AI feature or integration delivered against an agreed scope and timeline.
monthly, flexible
Dedicated Product Team
An embedded senior team that grows your SaaS, modernises legacy systems or ships AI features continuously.
a few days per month
Fractional CTO
Senior technical leadership for founders and SMEs: architecture, vendor choices, hiring and due diligence.
Process
Four steps, no black box
You see working software every week, and you always know what is next.
- 01
Discover
We map goals, users and constraints, then agree a written scope and price.
- 02
Design
Clickable prototype and architecture before a line of production code.
- 03
Build
Two-week sprints with a live demo every week on a staging environment.
- 04
Launch & grow
Production release, monitoring, and a roadmap for what comes next.
Technology
Proven, maintainable technology
We choose tools your team can hire for and maintain — not the trend of the month.
TypeScriptReactNext.jsAstroNode.jsPythonReact NativeFlutterPostgreSQLRedisAWSAzureGoogle CloudDigitalOceanDockerGitHub ActionsOpenAI & Anthropic APIsLangChainStripeMollie
Insights
All insightsPractical guides from our engineers
How to Scope an MVP: A Founder's Checklist
Scope an MVP in five steps: one user, one job, a cut line drawn by effort and a written not-in-v1 list. Includes a checklist and a must/should/later table.
RAG for Business: When It Beats Fine-Tuning
Retrieval augmented generation for business, explained plainly: how RAG works, when it beats fine-tuning, the real risks and a readiness checklist.
Frequently asked questions
Where are you based and who do you work with?
Beyond Innovation is registered in the Netherlands. We work with startups and small to mid-sized companies across Europe and worldwide, in English.
How does a project start?
With a free 30-minute call. If there is a fit, a short Discovery Sprint turns your idea into a written scope, timeline and fixed quote.
How much does a project cost?
It depends on scope, so we do not publish a price list. After a short discovery you receive a fixed quote for a defined scope, or a monthly rate for a dedicated team.
Can you work with our existing team?
Yes. We can lead the build, join your team as extra senior capacity, or act as a fractional CTO.
Do you sign an NDA?
Yes, before you share any confidential details if you prefer.
Contact
Tell us about your project
Talk directly to the engineers who will build it.
- 1You share your goal
A few lines are enough — under NDA if you prefer.
- 2We reply within a business day
A senior engineer reads it and suggests a 30-minute call.
- 3You get an honest plan
Scope, approach, timeline and a fixed quote after a short discovery.
Your details stay on our EU server and are never shared.