Proof of Usefulness Report

Ocuwell

Analysis completed on 2/12/2026

+515
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Ocuwell is a verified, high-potential University of Liverpool spinout developing a portable corneal topographer (OCUTOP) to address global blindness. While the submission itself contained unprofessional hyperboles (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and lacked data, independent verification confirms the entity exists, has secured over £2M in grant funding (Innovate UK, NIHR), and is in clinical trials. The score reflects the high real-world utility and technical innovation of the device, balanced against its pre-commercial stage and the poor quality of the user's submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+108.0
Audience Reach Impact+10.0
Technical Innovation+108.0
Evidence Of Traction+30.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+0.0
Subtotal+60.7
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+516

Project Details

Project URL
ocuwell.com
Description
OCUWELL is a MedTech spinout of the University of Liverpool and provides accurate, portable, point of care assessment of corneal topography at <20% of the cost of existing devices, solving the problem of health inequalities in developing countries, widening access to rapid diagnostic excellence and progression monitoring elsewhere. Ocuwell’s aim is to reduce the risk of blindness and visual impairment due to corneal disorders (keratoconus; dry eyes; cataract; myopia and astigmatism); revolutionise the delivery of eye care around the world.

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

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