Proof of Usefulness Report

Anestronic

Analysis completed on 2/13/2026

+49
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Anestronic is a legitimate, high-potential medtech project spinning out of the Tyndall National Institute (Ireland), having won 'First Runner-Up' at IDEATE Ireland 2025. The technology (sensor-enhanced needles for regional anaesthesia) addresses a critical clinical problem with high innovation. However, the project submission itself is of very poor quality, containing clearly false or placeholder claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone') which severely contradict the pre-commercial reality of a medical device. The score reflects the strong underlying technology and institutional backing, heavily penalized by the lack of verifiable user traction and the inaccurate submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+2.00
Technical Innovation+12.00
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+7.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+46.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+49

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Proposed Anestronic Ltd is an Irish medtech startup pioneering next-generation systems for safer, more precise regional anaesthesia. Our core product is a sensor-enhanced injection system designed to improve outcomes in ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks (USgPNBs). By integrating advanced sensing technology, Anestronic empowers clinicians with greater confidence during needle placement and injection control, significantly reducing the risks of intraneural injection, intravascular injection, overdose, and nerve injury. In collaboration with leading anaesthetists and hospitals across Europe, our platform integrates seamlessly into existing clinical workflows. Driven by a mission to make regional anaesthesia safer, smarter, and more accessible, Anestronic is advancing innovation from lab bench to bedside. Supported by academic partners, national funding, and clinical advisors, we are progressing toward regulatory approval, clinical trials, and early commercialisation.

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