Proof of Usefulness Report

Biocentis

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+497
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The project 'Biocentis' is a legitimate, high-potential biotechnology spin-off from Imperial College London, recently raising $19M to develop genetic insect control solutions (e.g., for mosquitoes and fruit flies). However, the submission itself ('WhisperWing') contains significant inaccuracies, such as claiming 'most people have used my product' (which is false for a pre-commercial deep-tech solution) and confusing market cap with fundraising. Despite the low-quality submission, the underlying technology and verified traction (funding, academic backing) drive a strong score, positioned as a high-impact but early-stage venture.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+135.0
Audience Reach Impact+48.0
Technical Innovation+128.3
Evidence Of Traction+105.0
Market Timing Relevance+54.0
Functional Completeness+3.0
Subtotal+473.3
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+497

Project Details

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Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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