Proof of Usefulness Report

DeepMed IO

Analysis completed on 2/13/2026

+224
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

DeepMed IO is a verifiable MedTech entity with significant NHS funding (£3.8m SBRI Healthcare cohort) and a high-utility AI product for cancer diagnostics (DeepMed IO Ltd). However, the submission quality is critically low, containing false user claims ('most people have used my product') and inaccurate audience targeting ('everyone'). Despite the poor submission, the verified technological value, government backing, and market relevance of AI pathology tools drive a solid 'Promising' score. The score is capped by the lack of verified widespread commercial adoption compared to established brands.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+90.0
Audience Reach Impact+8.0
Technical Innovation+54.0
Evidence Of Traction+36.0
Market Timing Relevance+36.0
Functional Completeness+2.0
Subtotal+226
Usefulness Multiplierx0.99
Final Score+224

Project Details

Project URL
deepmed.io
Description
DeepMed IO is a MedTech Manchester based start-up. We focus in oncology and our mission is to develop AI tools for increasing the accuracy and speed of diagnostic processes, ultimately improving patient outcomes. We have received NHS funding to develop a system for detecting metastatic regions on lymph node Hematoxylin & Eosin stained Whole Slide Images, initially for melanoma, as well as breast, lung, colon and prostate cancers which account for more than 50% of all cancers globally. Our alpha-prototype achieved 53% decrease of diagnostic time and a concurrent 4.6% increase in diagnostic accuracy in a pilot clinical evaluation with lymph nodes from breast cancer patients. Upon completion this system will become part of a larger modular deep-learning powered decision support tool that will transform diagnosis in pathology.

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