Proof of Usefulness Report

Kidney Beam

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+340
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Kidney Beam is a highly validated digital health solution with significant institutional traction (NHS Innovation Accelerator, King's College Hospital) and prestigious recognition (Winner, Prix Galien UK 2025 'Best Digital Health Solution'). While the user submission contains low-quality data (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product' and confusing market cap with revenue), independent verification confirms it is a standard-of-care intervention in 72+ kidney units with proven clinical outcomes (Lancet Digital Health). The project scores highly on utility, innovation, and traction, but is penalized for the poor quality of the specific form responses and the exaggerated reach claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+142.5
Audience Reach Impact+16.0
Technical Innovation+76.5
Evidence Of Traction+85.0
Market Timing Relevance+36.0
Functional Completeness+2.0
Subtotal+358
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+340

Project Details

Project URL
kidneybeam.com
Description
Kidney Beam is a scientifically-proven app delivering kidney-specific exercise & lifestyle management for the 800m people worldwide with kidney disease. We offer personalised, evidence-based, kidney-specific content alongside professional and peer support. Part of the NHS Innovation Accelerator programme and 2023 alumni of the DigitalHealth.London accelerator. Winner - "Best Digital Health Solution" - Prix Galien Awards 2025 Winner - "Company Generating Greatest NHS Benefit" - Digital Health.London Accelerator Finalist - "Optimising Clinical Pathways" - HSJ Digital Awards 2025 Highly Commended - "Digital Patient Transformation - HTN Now Awards 2024/25 Finalist - "Health Tech Case Study Of The Year" - HTN Now Awards 2024/25 Finalist - "SME/Start-Up Innovation" - HTN Now Awards 2024/25 Proudly supported by Kidney Research UK, the National Kidney Federation, the SAKA Kidney Association, and in close partnership with Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

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