Technical proof of concept
Also called: technical POC, tech POC
ELI5
A small build proving a technical idea is possible.
Used in conversation
“The technical proof of concept tests latency, not market demand.”
Definition
A limited build intended to prove that a technical approach or integration can work.
Here “Technical proof of concept” means: A limited build intended to prove that a technical approach or integration can work.
Pitch context
You will see “Technical proof of concept” in product strategy decks, roadmaps, experiments and architecture reviews when the discussion reaches prototype, mvp, pilot & release stages.
Why it matters: It helps a reader interpret prototype, mvp, pilot & release stages without confusing the measure, decision, role or evidence being discussed.
Sources & evidence · 2
Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.
- Scrum Guides — The Scrum Guide — official current versionSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- National Institute of Standards and Technology — Computer Security Resource Center GlossarySupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16