Proof of Usefulness Report

Finncure

Analysis completed on 2/13/2026

+82
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Finncure is a verifiable Finnish biotech company (FinnCure Oy) with significant technical assets, including multiple issued U.S. patents for virus-like particle (VLP) drug delivery and ~€1M in seed funding. However, the project submission contains critical inaccuracies in the metadata: claiming 'most people have used my product' and an audience of 'everyone' is factually impossible for a pre-clinical stage company. While the technology and scientific utility are high (validated by patents and publications), the lack of market readiness and contradictory submission data constrain the score to the 'promising but early' range.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+21.4
Evidence Of Traction+11.25
Market Timing Relevance+8.5
Functional Completeness+2.0
Subtotal+67.65
Usefulness Multiplierx1.21
Final Score+82

Project Details

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Description
FINNCURE is a Finnish biotech company focusing on solutions against a wide range of diseases. Synthetic carrier particles (e.g., virus-like particles) are receiving a lot of attention across the world. We are strongly positioned in that space. Our micro- and nanoparticle technology platform enables a wide range of solutions for medical unmet needs. Those enable effective prevention and treatments of diseases by disabling transmission, stimulating the immune system, and delivering therapeutic and other compounds to the target tissues. During the past couple of years, scientific communities across the world have proven in independent scientific studies - published in major scientific journals - that major cornerstones of our technologies really work and match with globally acknowledged clinical unmet needs. Our preclinical studies have progressed according to our plans, and results have been excellent. Target delivery is one of our cornerstones. Our particles can carry in practice any active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) to targeted cells and tissues with superior accuracy and bioavailability. Our manufacturing technology is also unique. The way of manufacturing lipid particles with extreme size accuracy and high volumes, with customers API, is proven and ready to be tested by customers. During summer 2025, we are ready to disclose more about our technologies and IP portfolio. We have already four issued patents (e.g., for targeted therapies) in the U.S., and the newest (manufacturing) got a notice of allowance. The next ones are nicely in the pipeline. Our team is a combination of experienced professionals in nano medicine, drug development, medical devices, regulation, global business and finance, and contract law. Our advisor in IP strategy and portfolio management is Knobbe Martens LLP (Irvine, CA, USA). It is a Tier 1 U.S. IP law firm in the health tech and life science space. You can contact us here at LinkedIn. Stay tuned for exciting news…

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