Proof of Usefulness Report

Widuz

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+62
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Widuz is a legitimate Singapore-based material science startup, spun off from ETH Zurich, developing high-performance bamboo composite lumber (BVL). While the core technology is innovative and addresses a genuine sustainability need, the project submission itself contains significant red flags, including demonstrably false traction claims ('most people have used my product') and low-effort data. External verification confirms the company exists and has deployed prototypes (e.g., a pavilion in Singapore, a house in Cambodia) but is still in early seed/pilot stages with minimal commercial scale compared to the input's implications.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+24.20
Audience Reach Impact+4.20
Technical Innovation+14.03
Evidence Of Traction+3.13
Market Timing Relevance+8.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+54.31
Usefulness Multiplierx1.14
Final Score+62

Project Details

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Description
Widuz, founded in 2019; is developing a new class of renewable and sustainable construction materials out of bamboo, which is a high-performance structural lumber synthesized from bamboo fibres. Widuz newly developed high performance composite is up to 3 times stronger than timber. Unlike timber it is not susceptible to any decay or degradation, and is much more dimensionally stable. Due to its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and durability, widuz’s high performance composite is suitable for use as structural elements (e.g. beams, columns, trusses) in construction in place of other non-renewable construction materials such as concrete, timber and steel. Construction industry is Widuz’s main market therefore beside structural elements Widuz also aims to use its products as non-structural elements (e.g. decorative panelling, flooring, door and window, frames, countertops, cladding and kitchen top). Widuz aims to revolutionize the building and construction industry by providing an environmentally-friendly and sustainable alternative to traditional building materials, while contributing to the development of a sustainable circular bioeconomy.

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

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Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

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Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline