Build project without dedicating Arduino

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if there is any way that I can prototype a project with my Arduino Uno and then build the project, without dedicating the Arduino itself. My idea is to maybe buy another Atmel MCU and then program it with the Arduino Uno board and then build it onto vero board with my project components soldered to it. Is that possible, because I don't want to buy a new Arduino every time I build a project?

Thank you.

https://www.google.com/search?q=standalone+arduino

Thanks