Proof of Usefulness Report

Ubiquetherm

Analysis completed on 2/18/2026

+19
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Ubiquetherm appears to be a legitimate deep-tech startup based in New Zealand that focused on nanomaterial thermal management but is currently in liquidation as of late 2025. The submission contains critical inaccuracies, notably the claim that 'most people have used my product' (which is demonstrably false for a pre-revenue/early-stage B2B startup) and a team size of 30 (external data suggests ~3 employees). While the underlying technology (passive radiative cooling/heating) has theoretical utility, the company's failed commercial execution and the misleading nature of the submission result in a exceptionally low score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+25
Real World Utility Quality+1
Audience Reach Impact+5
Audience Reach Impact Quality+0.5
Technical Innovation+60
Technical Innovation Quality+1
Evidence Of Traction+0
Evidence Of Traction Quality+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+40
Market Timing Relevance Quality+1
Functional Completeness+10
Response Quality Quality+0.5
Subtotal+20
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+19

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Delivering a sustainable planet, by using NanoTech to create warmer and cooler environments for homes and industry.

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