Proof of Usefulness Report

Nordetect

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+219
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Nordetect is a verifiable, venture-backed agritech company (raised ~$1.5M) solving a high-value problem in vertical farming with 'lab-on-a-chip' technology. However, the submission itself was of extremely poor quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product') and generic data ('everyone'). The project receives a 'Small but Promising' score based on external verification of its merit, but is heavily penalized for the inaccurate and low-effort submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+90.0
Audience Reach Impact+24.0
Technical Innovation+54.0
Evidence Of Traction+37.5
Market Timing Relevance+32.0
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+238.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+219

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Nordetect is developing an affordable, connected device that performs chemical analysis.

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