Proof of Usefulness Report

Neurofenix

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+407
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Neurofenix is a legitimate, Series-A funded medtech company ($7M raised in 2022) providing high-impact stroke rehabilitation solutions (NeuroBall). However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, containing false claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') and errors ('ThunderShade'). While the verified real-world utility and innovation are high, the score is heavily penalized by the lack of credible evidence provided in the submission and the niche nature of the audience compared to mass-market benchmarks.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+30.0
Technical Innovation+60.0
Evidence Of Traction+93.75
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+496.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+407

Project Details

Project URL
neurofenix.com
Description
Neurofenix is a purpose-driven start-up company determined to improve the lives of stroke survivors. Our award-winning digital rehabilitation platform strives to be the most engaging training system on the market, empowering stroke survivors to regain movement and independence. Our product won UK’s Best Invention 2018 and saw us featured in Sky News!\n\nWe are a small vibrant team based in central London, developing continuously novel software and hardware together with clinicians and patients. Neurofenix was born at Europe’s top start-up accelerator and has been recognised as the UK leading engineering and social impact startup by the Royal Academy of Engineering, Nominet Trust and Innovate UK.\n\nLorna, stroke survivor's wife - “The NeuroBall is definitely helping my husband with rehab and it's something the kids enjoy watching as they feel their dad is now a gamer!\".

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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