Proof of Usefulness Report

MedTech Sheffield

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+33
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project appears to be a legitimate student-run society and hackathon (MedTech Sheffield) established in 2016. However, the submission quality is critically low, containing demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'marketcap 2,500,000'). While the underlying initiative has educational value and local traction within the University of Sheffield ecosystem, the exaggerated metrics and lack of verifiable technical detail in this submission result in a severe penalty to the score. It falls into the 'Minimal traction' or 'Red flag' category due to the unreliability of the provided data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15.0
Audience Reach Impact+3.0
Technical Innovation+2.25
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+6.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+30.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.09
Final Score+33

Project Details

Project URL
Description
MedTech Sheffield is a society for individuals from various backgrounds interested in the crossroads of life sciences and technology. Using technology to solve problems in healthcare & medicine. Organizing the annual medicine/technology hackathon in Sheffield with participants from all over UK and abroad: http://hackmed.uk Twitter: @hackmeduk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medtechsheffield/

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