Proof of Usefulness Report

Aatral ESP

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+46
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Aatral ESP is a verifiable early-stage deep tech startup based in Chennai, developing Sodium-ion batteries with NASICON chemistry. While the technology holds significant promise for sustainable energy storage and aligns well with current market needs, the project is in a pre-revenue/prototyping phase (tracked revenue <$200). The submission significantly inflated traction claims ('most people have used my product'), which contradicts verifiable financial data and severely impacted the score. The project shows technical merit but lacks commercial validation.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.0
Audience Reach Impact+4.0
Technical Innovation+12.0
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+9.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+46.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+46

Project Details

Description
Next Generation Batteries based on sodium-Ion electrochemistry

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline