Proof of Usefulness Report

Nostos Genomics

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+298
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Nostos Genomics is a legitimate, venture-backed (approx. $5.6M Seed) biotech company with a high-utility product (AION) for rare disease diagnosis. However, the submission itself contained extremely low-quality, likely hallucinated responses (e.g., claiming 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people' have used it). The score reflects the verified high potential and technical validity of the actual company, heavily penalized in the 'Response Quality' and 'Audience Reach' metrics due to the poor submission data. The final score is calibrated to the 'Comparable Scale' (250-400) relative to the reference, reflecting its Series A/Seed status.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+110.4
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+70.4
Evidence Of Traction+52.0
Market Timing Relevance+36.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+313.8
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+298

Project Details

Description
Over 300 million people live with a rare genetic disease and for most, the journey from the first symptoms to a diagnosis takes more than 5 years. Even after that, diagnoses are often incorrect, and many people end up not being diagnosed at all.\n\nNow, new technology is allowing millions to benefit from genetic testing for diagnosis, while at the same time targeted therapies for previously untreatable disorders are being developed.\n\nBut the last step in genetic testing – interpreting mutations – remains laborious and costly. It can take a lab weeks to interpret data from a single patient. Because of limited understanding of the consequences of mutations, the test results are often inconclusive and leave 70% of people undergoing a genetic test without diagnosis.\n\nOur platform leverages machine learning and synthetic biology to characterize mutations at scale and automate the interpretation. By offering it to labs, we enable them to diagnose more people in a fraction of the time.

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