Proof of Usefulness Report

Foray bioscience

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+98
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission for 'Foray Bioscience' contains significant inaccuracies and placeholder text (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product' and naming the project 'AncientShade'). However, external verification confirms Foray Bioscience is a legitimate, high-potential MIT spinout leveraging plant cell culture to generate wood and materials without deforestation. The company has raised ~$3.9M in seed funding (ReGen Ventures, The Engine). The score reflects the high real-world utility and technical innovation of the verified entity, heavily penalized by the poor quality and false claims in the specific submission data provided.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+33.00
Audience Reach Impact+14.40
Technical Innovation+21.15
Evidence Of Traction+7.50
Market Timing Relevance+8.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+84.8
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+98

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Foray bioscienceis in the Construction Tech Industry

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