Proof of Usefulness Report

ION-X

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+634
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

ION-X is a legitimate, high-potential aerospace company spinning out of CNRS (France) with significant backing (€13M Series A, Dec 2024) and contracts with agencies like CNES. Their ElectroHydroDynamic (EHD) propulsion technology represents a genuine technical innovation for the small satellite market. However, the submission form itself was of extremely poor quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product', audience 'everyone') and invalid contact details. The high score reflects the verifiable real-world utility and verified external traction of the company, heavily penalized by the poor quality of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+23.75
Audience Reach Impact+8.00
Technical Innovation+14.25
Evidence Of Traction+11.25
Market Timing Relevance+9.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+66.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+634

Project Details

Description
Next-gen high performance satellite propulsion Based on Ion-X patented ElectroHydroDynamics (EHD) technology, our thrusters deliver the most efficient propulsion available for small satellites, with unmatched thrust and ISP. Please reach out to us for more details!

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