Proof of Usefulness Report

Chai

Analysis completed on 1/17/2026

+595
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Chai Bio is a verifiable, established biotechnology company (est. 2013) producing Open qPCR hardware and reagents with significant real-world utility in food safety, brewing, and diagnostics. However, the submission itself contains exaggerated and unverifiable claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience 'everyone'), which drastically reduces the Quality and Traction reliability scores. Despite the low-quality submission, the underlying technology and verifiable external market presence drive a high score, reflecting its status as a mature commercial entity comparable to or exceeding the calibration reference.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+64
Technical Innovation+162
Evidence Of Traction+75
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+20
Subtotal+626
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+594

Project Details

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Description
At Chai, we design PCR solutions to real-world problems. Our mission is to make research-grade biotechnology accessible to everyone.\n\nCompact, Powerful Instruments\n\nOur flagship Open qPCR machine provides precise, consistent results in the lab and in the field. In traditional labs, researchers can rapidly design, run, and analyze advanced experiments. In the field, its touch-screen and hotspot help it serve as a mobile lab in the most remote test sites. By designing our hardware as a connected, open platform, we enable a wide ecosystem of innovation around our products.\n\nCutting-Edge Reagents\n\nComplex experiments demand cutting-edge reagents. We’re pioneering reagent technology that makes PCR testing faster, simpler, and more reliable like:\n• Thermally stable products that ship and store more easily, increasing convenience and decreasing costs\n• Carry-over contamination prevention systems that eliminate false positives\n• Highly multiplexed reactions to detect a large number of pathogens simultaneously\n• DNA/RNA extraction solutions that simplify testing while giving more sensitive results\n\nTaking PCR Beyond the Lab\n\nWe design streamlined, application-specific solutions that help people everywhere harness the power of biotechnology. Our easy to use test kits help businesses large and small operate more efficiently, improve the health and safety of our communities, and protect our environment. We take pride in:\n• Helping brewers ship better-tasting beers and prevent recalls with precise beer-spoiler testing solutions\n• Developing food safety solutions that are 5,000x more sensitive than our competitors’\n• Bringing COVID test kits to market just two months after lockdowns began\n• Continuously developing innovative solutions to fight consumer fraud, improve agricultural safety and productivity, and more
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Research, Energy Solutions, Software Development
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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