Proof of Usefulness Report

Nunam

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+305

Proof of Usefulness Score

Certified Problem Solver

Nunam is a verifiable, high-impact startup (backed by Audi Environmental Foundation, ~$465k revenue) developing second-life battery energy storage systems. However, the submission itself contained low-quality, false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone'), which heavily penalized the Response Quality and Traction scores. Despite the poor submission data, the project's actual real-world utility and verified external traction (pilots in India) warrant a solid score comparable to early-growth ventures.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+135

Audience Reach Impact+40

Technical Innovation+64

Evidence Of Traction+38

Market Timing Relevance+48

Functional Completeness+1

Subtotal+326

Usefulness Multiplierx0.93

Final Score+305

Project Details

Project URL

nunam.com

Description

Nunam is an early stage startup set on a journey to build energy storage devices that run on used lithium-ion batteries.The objective is to develop best in class and hyper-efficient technologies, products and processes to reuse batteries from any source and at scale. We do this primarily for those communities who need affordable energy the most and live with less or no access to electricity today.\n\n\n

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