Proof of Usefulness Report

Fermentalg

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+427
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Fermentalg is a verifiable, publicly listed industrial biotechnology company (Euronext: FALG) with legitimate deep-tech innovation in microalgae fermentation. However, the project submission itself is of very low quality, containing exaggerated claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone') and copy-pasted corporate descriptions. While the underlying entity has significant infrastructure, IP, and partnerships (e.g., Givaudan, Huvepharma), the PoU score is heavily penalized by the lack of specific, substantiated evidence in the application and the lazy response quality. The score reflects a solid real-world business dragged down by a poor submission and the financial struggles typical of small-cap biotech.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility160.0 (Score: 80/100 × Weight: 250 × Quality: 0.8 - High utility in sustainable omega-3/proteins, but penalized for generic description)
Audience Reach Impact60.0 (Score: 60/100 × Weight: 200 × Quality: 0.5 - B2B ingredient model has indirect reach, but claim of 'everyone' is false)
Technical Innovation108.0 (Score: 90/100 × Weight: 150 × Quality: 0.8 - Genuine deep tech/bio-fermentation, though submission lacked technical depth)
Evidence Of Traction62.5 (Score: 50/100 × Weight: 250 × Quality: 0.5 - Public listing confirms existence, but revenue is modest (~€4M) and user claim was hyperbolic)
Market Timing Relevance64.0 (Score: 80/100 × Weight: 100 × Quality: 0.8 - Strong tailwinds for plant-based proteins and sustainability)
Functional Completeness5.0 (Score: 20/100 × Weight: 50 × Quality: 0.5 - Low effort, copy-pasted text, and inaccurate field entries)
Subtotal+459.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+427

Project Details

Project URL
fermentalg.com
Description
About Fermentalg: Based in Libourne (France), Fermentalg is an industrial biotechnology company, specialized in the production of oil rich in fatty acids (omega-3), proteins and natural pigments (phycocyanin) by fermentation of microalgae. Fermentalg offers innovative products in the global market such Food, Feed and Environment. Fermentalg shares are listed on Euronext in Paris (FR0011271600 - FALG). For more information, www.fermentalg.com À propos de Fermentalg : Basée à Libourne (France), Fermentalg est une société de biotechnologie industrielle, spécialisée dans la production d’huiles riche en acides gras (oméga-3), de protéines et de pigments naturels (phycocyanine) par fermentation de microalgues. Fermentalg propose des produits innovants pour les marchés mondiaux tel que l’alimentation humaine et animale et l'environnement. L’action Fermentalg est cotée sur Euronext à Paris (FR0011271600 - FALG). Plus d’informations : www.fermentalg.com

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