Proof of Usefulness Report

Finding Maia

Analysis completed on 2/25/2026

-5
Proof of Usefulness Score
Lab Mode

The project appears to be a defunct startup originally incubated at Maia Mater (Nantes) around 2018. The provided URL (findingmaia.com) has been repurposed by an unrelated counseling service in New Zealand. The submission contains critical red flags, including demonstrably false traction claims ('most people have used my product') and 'audience reach' stated as 'everyone'. No active product, community, or verifiable revenue stream exists today. The technical goal of a subcutaneous GPS tracker faces significant unresolved physical constraints (battery/antenna size) that are not addressed.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+2.50
Audience Reach Impact+0.00
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction-6.25
Market Timing Relevance+1.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal-1.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score-5

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Développement de solutions permettant de géolocaliser à tout moment ses animaux à l'aide d'un tracker et d'une application. Objectif : éviter la perte et le vol d'animaux pour faciliter la vie de leurs propriétaires. A long terme, Finding Maia souhaite investir dans la R&D pour élaborer une puce sous-cutanée géolocalisable afin de protéger la biodiversité. Projet de start-up Incubé au sein de Maia Mater à Nantes, organisme financé par des fonds publics. #IoT #Start-up #NantesTech #Bien-être-animal

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Early stage requiring focused development
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