Proof of Usefulness Report

PhageAI

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+51
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'PhageAI' is a legitimate and scientifically significant bioinformatics platform using NLP to classify bacteriophages, confirmed by external verification (founded 2021, ~1,400 users, Proteon Pharmaceuticals partnership). However, the submission quality was critically poor, containing hallucinated claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone') and lacking concrete data. While the Real-World Utility and Technical Innovation scores are high due to the verified impact on the post-antibiotic crisis, the final score is heavily penalized by the false traction claims and lack of submission effort.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+12.75
Evidence Of Traction+3.13
Market Timing Relevance+8.5
Functional Completeness+0.0
Subtotal+46.63
Usefulness Multiplierx1.09
Final Score+51

Project Details

Project URL
Description
PhageAIis in the Life Sciences Tech Industry

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