A pilot project is a small-scale experiment or test carried out before implementing a bigger project. It helps to assess the feasibility and potential success of the larger project by trying it out on a smaller scale. Full definition
Hence, aspiring software companies often find themselves acting as service companies by providing training, advising and building pilot projects for their commercial customers than they had hoped previously. (technowize.com)
Two of our clients (who have related finance companies) are currently in negotiations to be a part of pilot project so they can hopefully sell off loans through a program being explored. (biggerpockets.com)