Proof of Usefulness Report

Pico Portal

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+382
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Pico Portal is a legitimate, functional web-based platform for systematic literature reviews, launched in 2020. External search verifies claims of accelerating research with AI and adoption by academic/government researchers (300+ organizations). The submitted team size (125) appears high relative to the financial figure ($2.5M, labeled 'marketcap' but likely revenue/valuation), suggesting a reliance on a network of contract methodologists. While the product has high real-world utility and verified traction (5,000+ reviews conducted), the submission quality was poor, containing spammy/inaccurate claims for audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product'), which heavily penalized the Response Quality and Traction quality factors.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+187.5
Audience Reach Impact+15.0
Technical Innovation+105.0
Evidence Of Traction+87.5
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+477.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.80
Final Score+382

Project Details

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Description
PICO Portal provides research technology and methodologist services for all things evidence synthesis. We offer a new kind of *intelligent* literature review platform, enabling rapid reviews for enterprise, government and academic institutions. Over 300 organizations across the globe drastically reduce their project timelines and improve the quality of their findings by leveraging our feature-rich platform, team of experienced methodologists, and bespoke AI engineering solutions. Excel, manual data transfers, and overworked teams are a thing of the past. How we started: PICO Portal was developed in 2020 as a solution to address the growing need for fast-paced and high-quality evidence synthesis catalyzed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Technologists and leaders in evidence-based research came together with the mission of accelerating the research process, leveraging expertise in AI, machine learning (ML) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) algorithms to easily reduce all of those "silent tasks" required for SLRs. Our AI Philosophy: As we continue to transform the way researchers conduct evidence synthesis, we deeply recognize the critical need for the responsible use of AI. PICO Portal is committed to empowering the scientific community to generate evidence faster than ever, but every step of the process remains in the hands of your team so that you can continue to produce high quality research with confidence. Our AI will suggest, but never decide, offering you incredible insights while leaving you in full control. Follow our LinkedIn page and subscribe to our mailing list for insights on AI for evidence generation, events, and product updates: picoportal.org/subscribe/

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