Proof of Usefulness Report

Bionomous

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+84
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Bionomous is a legitimate, verified EPFL spin-off with significant technical merit and Series A funding (~$2.7M). However, the project submission itself (by 'DeepGale') is of extremely low quality, containing demonstrably false claims (e.g., audience is 'everyone', traction is 'most people') and data errors (market cap listed as revenue). While the underlying technology (EggSorter) is highly innovative and useful for biological research, the PoU score is heavily penalized by the unreliable and unprofessional submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+95.00
Real World Utility Details+23.75
Audience Reach Impact+3.00
Audience Reach Impact Details+3.0
Technical Innovation+21.38
Technical Innovation Details+21.375
Evidence Of Traction+17.00
Evidence Of Traction Details+17.0
Market Timing Relevance+8.00
Market Timing Relevance Details+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Response Quality Details+0.25
Subtotal+73.38
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+84

Project Details

Project URL
bionomous.ch
Description
Bionomous - the world's first provider of AI-powered solutions for screening, sorting and dispensing of small biological entities. We are an innovative, agile and conscious team of biologists and engineers working to provide you with an easy-to-use and customizable solution to free up valuable time and increase efficiency. Our patented technology was originally created to enable the mechanical sorting of zebrafish eggs. Now, we have adapted this technology to other small biological entities, such as Xenopus laevis oocytes and embryos, killifish and medaka eggs and even flower seeds.

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