Proof of Usefulness Report

I-Med Technology

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+310
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

I-Med Technology is a verified medtech company based in Maastricht, developing advanced digital surgical loupes. Unlike the low-quality submission claims ('audience reach: everyone', 'most people have used my product'), independent verification confirms significant traction: the company secured a substantial investment from 819 Capital Partners and LIOF in November 2024 and has received EIT Health grants. The product offers high real-world utility by solving ergonomic and informational challenges for surgeons (weighing <250g with AR capabilities). However, the Proof of Usefulness score is heavily impacted by the submission's extremely poor quality, false claims regarding user adoption, and lack of supporting evidence, necessitating a severe penalty on the Response Quality and Traction Verification factors despite the project's intrinsic potential.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+127.5
Audience Reach Impact+35.0
Technical Innovation+76.5
Evidence Of Traction+60.0
Market Timing Relevance+40.0
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+340.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+310

Project Details

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Description
From its base at the Brightlands Maastricht Health Campus, i-Med Technology has developed a unique, lightweight digital surgical loupe weighing less than 250 grams. The digital surgical loupe is equipped with powerful LED lighting and excellent FHD 3D image quality. Surgeons can use this device to call up pre-operative diagnostic information among other things, data which then appears in the user’s field of vision. This digital loupe then creates 3D recordings of everything the surgeon sees through the loupe. This total package makes the i-Med product extremely interesting for almost every surgeon.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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