Proof of Usefulness Report

Tend VR

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+56
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Tend VR is a verifiable early-stage MedTech project digitizing Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for VR, backed by University College London (UCL) and The Retreat. While the project has high potential utility and proven clinical feasibility (demonstrated by search results showing successful studies with ~200 patients and significant symptom reduction), the submission itself is poor quality and hyperbolic. The user falsely claims 'everyone' has used the product and lists a confusing 'marketcap' figure instead of revenue. Actual traction is minimal (pilot stage), placing this firmly in the 0-100 score range despite the high quality of the underlying science.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+25.5
Audience Reach Impact+0.5
Technical Innovation+11.25
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+50.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.1
Final Score+56

Project Details

Project URL
tendmentalhealth.com
Description
Tend is a mental health tech startup aiming to improve access to the best treatments for depression and anxiety. We create scalable, digital products with the aim of deploying them at population scale. Tend is a collaboration between Britain’s oldest mental health provider, multi award-winning creative technologists and University College London. Our first VR product is a digitalisation of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) one of the most clinically proven treatments for depression available. Three feasibility studies, carried out with University College London (UCL), provided strong evidence that Tend VR-MBCT is a safe and clinically reliable way to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

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