A Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is the simplest version of a product or service that delivers core functionality and value, used to test concepts before investing in full development. The MVP approach allows organizations to gather user feedback, validate assumptions, and refine products iteratively. In municipal contexts, MVP thinking might apply to pilot programs, technology implementations, or service innovations. Rather than launching fully-featured solutions, municipalities might test basic versions with limited users before broader rollout. MVP approaches reduce risk of investing heavily in solutions that don't meet actual needs, though public services must still meet essential requirements from launch.