Proof of Usefulness Report

CircaGene

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+25
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

CircaGene is a legitimate but minor player in the crowded direct-to-consumer genomics market, founded in 2018 with approximately $1M in funding. However, the project submission is of extremely low quality, featuring contradictory naming ('StarHunter'), hyperbolic and demonstrably false traction claims ('most people have used my product'), and vague technical details. While the underlying service has theoretical utility, the lack of verifiable user growth, low competitive ranking (185th/211), and unprofessional submission significantly penalize the score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+60
Quality Factor Utility+1
Audience Reach Impact+10
Quality Factor Reach+0.5
Technical Innovation+20
Quality Factor Innovation+1
Evidence Of Traction+10
Quality Factor Traction+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+30
Quality Factor Timing+1
Functional Completeness+10
Quality Factor Response+0.5
Subtotal+23.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.06
Final Score+25

Project Details

Project URL
Description
The mission of CircaGene is to provide world-class BioInformatics Services to protect and improve Public Health both at population and individual levels.

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