Proof of Usefulness Report

nanoCaps

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+102
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

nanoCaps AS is a legitimate Norwegian deep-tech startup (verified via external search) developing supercapacitor electrode technology based on 15 years of research at the University of South-Eastern Norway. While the project holds significant potential in the high-utility energy storage sector, the submission itself was of extremely low quality (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product' which is demonstrably false for a pre-market B2B component). The score reflects the high technical innovation and market relevance of the actual company, severely penalized by the lack of verifiable commercial traction and the poor credibility of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+33.75
Audience Reach Impact+8.00
Technical Innovation+21.38
Evidence Of Traction+11.25
Market Timing Relevance+9.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+84.13
Usefulness Multiplierx1.21
Final Score+102

Project Details

Project URL
Description
nanoCapsis in the Energy Storage Tech Industry

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