Proof of Usefulness Report

Scentian Bio

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+544

Proof of Usefulness Score

Industry Mainstay

Scentian Bio is a legitimate, high-potential deep tech company based in New Zealand, developing biosensors using insect olfactory receptors. External verification confirms significant traction (~$4-7M funding from Toyota Ventures, Gates Foundation, etc.) and pilots with major partners (e.g., Zespri), contradicting the low-quality submission which falsely claimed 'most people have used my product'. The project scores highly on Technical Innovation and Utility due to its validated scientific basis and addressable market in food security/health, but the score is penalized by the submission's inaccurate traction claims and poor response quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5

Audience Reach Impact+20.0

Technical Innovation+171.0

Evidence Of Traction+100.0

Market Timing Relevance+85.0

Functional Completeness+2.5

Subtotal+591

Usefulness Multiplierx0.92

Final Score+544

Project Details

Project URL

https://www.scentianbio.com/

Description

Started in New Zealand, Scentian Bio develops biosensors that mimic the incredible smell receptors from insects to deliver a super-sensitive, real-time measurement of smell and taste. We are developing solutions for key use cases detecting and quantifying volatile organic compounds, e.g. food and flavors, logistics, pest control and human health. Our food and flavor solution is designed to provide assurance of what is in a product (and what’s not). We can check quality control, quality assurance and quickly check for taints, mal-odours or residues.

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