Proof of Usefulness Report

Presymptom Health

Analysis completed on 2/12/2026

+462
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Presymptom Health is a high-potential MedTech spinout from the UK Ministry of Defence/Dstl, developing 'InfectiClear' to diagnose sepsis days before symptoms appear. The project possesses exceptional real-world utility and technical innovation backed by £1.5M+ in funding and clinical trials. However, the submission itself was of extremely poor quality, containing false traction claims ('most people have used my product') and vague data. The score reflects the high verified value of the underlying technology and problem-solution fit, heavily penalized by the lack of credible user evidence in the submission and the pre-market stage of the device.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility237.5 (Score: 95 × QF: 1.0 × W: 2.5)
Audience Reach Impact40.0 (Score: 20 × QF: 1.0 × W: 2.0)
Technical Innovation162.0 (Score: 90 × QF: 1.2 × W: 1.5)
Evidence Of Traction31.25 (Score: 25 × QF: 0.5 × W: 2.5)
Market Timing Relevance90.0 (Score: 90 × QF: 1.0 × W: 1.0)
Functional Completeness2.5 (Score: 10 × QF: 0.5 × W: 0.5)
Subtotal+563.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+462

Project Details

Project URL
presymptom.com
Description
Presymptom Health is a pioneering medtech company that creates innovative tests to diagnose illnesses earlier to help save lives. Established in 2019, it was founded to exploit the intellectual property created from a 10-year Ministry of Defence clinical discovery program to detect #sepsis in patients before symptoms appear.

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