Proof of Usefulness Report

Monava Ab

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+58
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Monava AB is a verifiable Swedish defense-tech startup (ESA BIC alumni) developing acoustic drone detection, which is highly relevant and useful. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing false claims about traction ('most people have used my product') and audience ('everyone'), and uses unprofessional placeholders ('ShadowWalker'). While the technology and market timing are strong, the score is heavily penalized by the lack of credible evidence in the submission and the disparity between the claimed 'everyone' reach and the reality of a specialized B2G pilot-stage product.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+3.00
Technical Innovation+12.00
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+9.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+49.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.18
Final Score+58

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Monava AB is a machine learning lab that is merging ML technology with acoustic signals to develop the next generation of surveillance sensor. Specifically targeting drone detection simply by ”seeing” sound

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