Proof of Usefulness Report

GUTolution

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+51
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

GUTolution is a verified HKSTP-incubated biotech startup offering at-home microbiome testing and probiotics. While the project has secured legitimate funding (HK Tech 300, HKSTP) and awards, the submission contains significant hyperbolic claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'reach: everyone') that severely contradict its early-stage reality. The technical foundation (NGS, AI) is sound, but user traction is minimal (<100 estimated verified reviews), placing it firmly in the 'Minimal Traction' category relative to established benchmarks.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility0.25)
Audience Reach Impact0.20)
Technical Innovation0.15)
Evidence Of Traction0.25)
Market Timing Relevance0.10)
Functional Completeness0.05)
Subtotal+45.56
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+51

Project Details

Project URL
https://www.gutolution.com/
Description
Company: GUTolution is a microbiome biotechnology company aiming to empower human healthspan beyond 120 years old. It specializes in at-home diagnostic, precision nutrition, personalized healthtech and health-intelligence-as-a-service (“HIaaS”), powered by translational medicine, next-generation sequencing, artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. Product: GUTolution’s 1st product is a revolutionary AI-powered at-home precision microbiome health solution for reversing chronic diseases at low cost, combining at-home health tests, personalized diet and lifestyle recommendations, GMP-standard personalized custom probiotics, and mobile-based virtual coaching. Awards/ Events/ Funding/ Partnership HKSTP Incubation Programme, Dec 2023, https://bit.ly/3QFVHen HK Tech 300, Angel Fund Team (7th Cohort), July 2023, https://bit.ly/3oMzzD4 HK AI Lab (9th Cohort), June 2023, https://hongkongai.org/portfolio/ Global Top 100, JUMPSTARTER 2023, June 2023, https://www.jumpstarter.hk/en/top100 New Potential Start-up, HKUST Unicorn Day 2023, May 2023, https://bit.ly/46aRPHu Highlighted Start-up, Asia Global Summit 2023, May 2023 https://bit.ly/3OueLLf Featured Speaker (Wayne Chan, CEO), BIOHK Conference 2022, Dec 2022 https://bit.ly/42PmvLm Finalist & Top 9, HKUST-Sino One-million-dollar Entrepreneur Competition https://bit.ly/3pvEWHt Finalist & Top 10, Hong Kong Techathlon 2022, Jan 2022 Media Coverage/ Featured Interviews: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gutolution/ Website: https://gutolution.com/ 頭條日報 ST Headline on 11 May 2023: https://bit.ly/45jO9CM 香港貿發局 HKTDC on 16 Apr 2023: https://hkmb.hktdc.com/tc/N14XOIfv #LogevityBiotechinology #PrecisionNutrition #AtHomeDignostic #VirtualCoaching #HIaaS #AI #NextGenerationSequencing #Microbiome #Neuroscience #MobileApps #Web3 #Metaverse

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