Proof of Usefulness Report

ProtonDx

Analysis completed on 2/12/2026

+73
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

ProtonDx is a legitimate, high-potential spinout from Imperial College London with verified award-winning technology (Dragonfly/Lacewing) used at high-profile events like the Olympics. However, the submission quality is critically low, containing demonstrably false traction claims ('most people have used my product') and exaggerated team size data (125 vs verified ~27). While the technical utility and innovation are top-tier, the score is heavily penalized by the lack of credible evidence provided in the submission and the unprofessional quality of the responses.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+23.75
Audience Reach Impact+3.00
Technical Innovation+17.10
Evidence Of Traction+9.38
Market Timing Relevance+9.00
Functional Completeness+1.00
Subtotal+63.23
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+73

Project Details

Project URL
Description
ProtonDx is revolutionising the world of rapid, molecular testing at point of need. Our goal is to ensure specific viral detection diagnosis uncertainty is a thing of the past. Our expertise is in cutting edge electronics, molecular biology, and machine learning which we have blended together to create novel portable connected devices. Powered by highly sensitive LAMP technology, these are providing new robust methods to identify multiple pathogens, quickly and accurately. This approach puts us at the forefront in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance. Spun out of Imperial College London in March 2020, ProtonDx ambition is to ensure tests can be conducted quickly, accurately and cost effectively, wherever and whenever they are needed throughout the world so that all can benefit from advances in technology. Our innovative lab on a chip technology has already received many awards including the 2020 IEEE CASS COVID 19 Entrepreneur’s award, the IEEE Sensors Technical Achievement award, IET Mike Sergeant Achievement Medal, Rosetrees Trust Interdisciplinary Prize, Wellcome Trust Innovator Award, two Imperial Techcelerate Awards, MedTech SuperConnector Award, and various other IEEE awards.

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