AI development services that ship to production
16.04.18 is a Tallinn-based product studio that designs and builds AI-powered software — chat, agents, RAG and automation — for founders and companies. We take AI from idea to reliable production feature, built to scale.
What you get
AI that ships to production
Not a demo notebook — real, reliable AI features running in a product your users depend on.
Chat, agents & assistants
Conversational interfaces, copilots and autonomous agents that actually help your users get things done.
RAG over your data
Retrieval-augmented generation so the AI answers from your documents and data, not generic guesses.
Automation & workflows
AI that removes manual work — classification, extraction, drafting and back-office automation.
Guardrails & cost control
Prompt design, evaluation, safety guardrails and token-cost control so features stay accurate and affordable.
MVP for equity
For AI startups we believe in, we co-build the MVP in exchange for a share of the company.
How we work
- 01
Scope & shape
We identify the highest-value AI use case and the smallest version that proves it, with a clear plan and budget.
- 02
Prototype & evaluate
We build fast, measure quality with real examples, and tune prompts, retrieval and models before scaling.
- 03
Build to production
We ship the AI feature into a real product with guardrails, monitoring and cost controls in place.
- 04
Launch & iterate
We put it in front of users, watch how the AI performs in the wild, and keep improving accuracy and value.
Why founders choose us
- Senior team that ships AI to production, not just prototypes
- Fixed scope and transparent pricing before we start
- Model-agnostic — the right model for accuracy and cost
- Guardrails, evaluation and cost control built in
- Estonian software company (160418 OÜ) with EU compliance
- Option to build your AI startup MVP for equity
Frequently asked questions
What are AI development services?
AI development services design and build software powered by artificial intelligence — chat interfaces, agents, retrieval-augmented generation over your own data, and automation — turning an AI idea into a reliable, production-ready product.
How long does it take to build an AI product MVP?
A focused AI MVP typically launches in a matter of weeks. After a short discovery call we give you a concrete timeline and fixed scope.
Which AI models do you use?
We're model-agnostic and choose the best model for your accuracy, latency and cost needs — and can switch as better options appear, without rebuilding your product.
How do you keep AI features accurate and safe?
We use careful prompt design, retrieval over your own data, evaluation against real examples, and guardrails — plus monitoring and cost controls once it's live.
Do you build an AI product for equity?
Yes. For AI startups we genuinely believe in, we co-found and build the MVP in exchange for a share of the company.
Related services
From our insights
Ready to build?
Tell us about your product idea. We'll come back with a clear scope, timeline and the fastest path to a working product.
Get your estimate