Proof of Usefulness Report

KiposTech

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+248
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

KiposTech represents a promising early-stage AgTech hardware solution ('Bazooka') addressing critical biosecurity needs (avian/swine flu) with non-thermal plasma technology. The project has secured significant validation through a $300k EDGE grant, a finalist spot in the 2026 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge, and Rutgers University testing. However, the submission quality is poor, containing demonstrably false claims ('most people have used my product', audience 'everyone') and exaggerated team size (30 claimed vs. ~2-4 verified). While the technology and market timing are excellent, the lack of commercial scale and the hyperbolic submission data significantly penalize the score, placing it in the 'Small but Promising' category rather than 'Comparable Scale'.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+100
Audience Reach Impact+5
Technical Innovation+126
Evidence Of Traction+37.5
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+353.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.7
Final Score+248

Project Details

Project URL
kipostech.com
Description
At KiposTech, we’re redefining biosecurity with a cleantech edge. Our patent-pending Bazooka machine is engineered to eliminate airborne pathogens, dust, and toxic gases inside animal barns, a blind spot ventilation systems can’t effectively solve. This isn’t just air disinfection. It’s a smart platform: filterless, chemical-free, validated by Rutgers, and backed by real-time sensing, automation, and predictive risk alerts. Designed for agriculture’s frontline — to cut disease and energy waste in one move. We sit at the intersection of biosecurity, climate resilience, and food system defense. Our work has been recognized by experts across deep tech and cleantech. We have won multiple awards including the Ben Franklin Tech Partners’ Business Bootcamp win, SCORE Small Business Achievement, West Chester University’s Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center Grand Prize winner at thier flagship event, and recently, Startup302’s (Delaware Prosperity Partnership) best startup in environmental impact category— with applause from leaders like U.S. Senator Robert Casey Jr. for boosting Central Penn’s innovation. KiposTech isn’t just innovating. We’re protecting animals, securing livelihoods, and building the air infrastructure our food systems actually need. KiposTech: One machine. Zero airborne threats.

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