Proof of Usefulness Report

Respire Diagnostics

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+70
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Respire Diagnostics is a verified high-potential MedTech spin-out from Imperial College London focusing on breath biomarkers for respiratory disease. While the technical pedigree (TRL5, Innovate UK funding) is strong, the submission contains significant contradictions—claiming 'everyone' has used the product while simultaneously describing ongoing clinical trials. The low score reflects the early pre-market stage and the poor quality of the data entry (e.g., nonsense revenue figures and reach claims) which undermines the 'Proof' of current usefulness compared to established solutions.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+27.0
Audience Reach Impact+1.6
Technical Innovation+17.55
Evidence Of Traction+7.5
Market Timing Relevance+8.5
Functional Completeness+0.75
Subtotal+62.9
Usefulness Multiplierx1.11
Final Score+70

Project Details

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Description
Our Next Generation ReDi (“Respire Diagnostics”) medical devices use exhaled breath to identify biomarkers that correlate to diseases for patient identification and condition monitoring. We are currently conducting our clinical trials and regulatory approvals. Our REDI device aim to use biomarkers like Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2), lactate and nitrites, which acts as a proxy for common respiratory diseases (COPD, asthma), sepsis, and the fitness market. Respire Diagnostics is a spin-out from Imperial College London. We were recruited by the UK Department for International Trade to set up our HQ in London, receiving funding from the UK Research and Innovation's Innovate UK, Medtech SuperConnector and EIT Health. Respire Diagnostics completed Tech Transfer at Imperial College of London (TRL4), and conducted two clinical studies with Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospital (National Heart and Lung Institute) (TRL5). We are now working towards acquiring Regulatory Approval (ISO13485) for our REDI medical devices. We aim to expand our sensor portfolio of potential biomarkers to target other diseases.

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