Proof of Usefulness Report

Macusoft

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+64
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Macusoft is a legitimate UK-based MedTech company developing AI for ophthalmology (MacuSense), with verifiable NHS pilots and grant funding. However, the submission quality was exceptionally poor, containing false claims ('most people have used my product'), incorrect user data, and a lack of serious detail. While the project has high real-world utility and technical merit, the 'Minimal Traction' score reflects its early commercial stage and the significant penalty for the unreliable submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+27.0
Audience Reach Impact+8.0
Technical Innovation+12.75
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+61.0
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+64

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We monitor eye health using data cleverly to support doctors and hospitals to see and treat more patients safely and efficiently.

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