Proof of Usefulness Report

Apollon

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+72

Proof of Usefulness Score

You're In Business

Apollon is a legitimate, high-potential deep-tech startup developing needle-free CGM technology using Raman spectroscopy. Verified external sources confirm ~$2.7M in funding and a research collaboration with MIT's Laser Biomedical Research Center. However, the project is currently in the R&D/clinical trial stage with no commercial availability, contradicting the submission's false claim that 'most people have used [the] product.' The score reflects strong technical innovation and market relevance, heavily penalized by the lack of current commercial utility and the inaccuracy of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+95.0

Audience Reach Impact+10.0

Technical Innovation+114.0

Evidence Of Traction+48.0

Market Timing Relevance+90.0

Functional Completeness+10.0

Subtotal+65.35

Usefulness Multiplierx1.10

Final Score+72

Project Details

Project URL

http://www.apollon.bio

Description

We develop needle-free CGM using in vivo Raman glucose peaks. we’ve brought together a proven team of world-class experts. Founded in Seoul in 2021, we have expanded to Cambridge, MA, and collaborated with Massachusetts Institute of Technology since 2023. We are actively looking for experts who share our vision for the future. If you would like to be a part of Apollon, don’t hesitate to get in touch!

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