Identifying Key Requirements Prioritization Criteria for Software Startup Survival: From Literature Review to Startup Focused Prioritization Method

Software startups face dynamic challenges where Requirements Prioritization (RP) significantly impacts their success. Choosing the right RP criteria is essential for early-stage ventures to enhance survival. This study systematically reviewed 40 studies, identifying 82 RP criteria across 10 domains. The analysis revealed 'Expected cost' as the most commonly used criterion, while other crucial financial criteria were often overlooked, despite their im-portance to software startup survival. The study calls for collaborative academic and industry efforts to create a requirements prioritization method that’s startup context appropriate.