Proof of Usefulness Report

HygNova

Analysis completed on 2/27/2026

+42
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

HygNova is a legitimate German med-tech startup (founded ~2017) addressing Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) via sensor-based monitoring without wearables. While the core technology and problem-solution fit are strong, the submission is of extremely poor quality. It contains hyperbolic and factually incorrect claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience is 'everyone') and confusing financial metrics ('all time marketcap: 500000'). External verification confirms the project exists and has pilot traction, but the submission's lack of professionalism and verifiable data severely impacts the score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+1.50
Technical Innovation+10.50
Evidence Of Traction+1.88
Market Timing Relevance+7.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+40.38
Usefulness Multiplierx1.04
Final Score+42

Project Details

Project URL
Description
HygNova helps medical institutions to reduce their hospital infections and save costs. Special sensing and machine learning algorithms identify all 5-WHO moments of hand disinfection without wearables. A behavioral app rewards sanitation and communicates knowledge within 30 seconds at the point-of-care.

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