Clinical Trials Starting in California & UK Universities

Preventing loneliness before it starts — and healing it where it exists

Real connections in real life, not endless scrolling. Hulofuse helps you find your people, meet up in person, and keep friendships alive — without the awkward small talk.

32%
Reduction in loneliness
2.3x
More friendships
45%
Lower depression

Informed by leading mental health research • Privacy-first platform

Diverse group of people forming meaningful connections
1,247
Early Access Applications
250
Founding Members

Why Now? The Post-Pandemic Reality

The Surgeon General declared loneliness a public health emergency. Social media promised connection but delivered isolation. It's time for a real solution.

What Makes Us Different

Not Bumble BFF

We help you maintain friendships after matching, not just make the introduction.

Not Meetup

Personalized matches based on compatibility, not random group events.

Not Facebook

Real-life connections, not digital relationships. No endless scrolling.

Not Instagram

No feeds to scroll, no content to create. Just real plans with real people.

We're building the anti-social media platform — designed to get you off your phone and into real life.

Built for connection, not addiction

A feed with a purpose. Every feature designed to get you out, not keep you in. We're the anti-social media platform that actually wants you to use it less.

Making Friendship Easy

"We should hang out sometime"
Dies in the intention phase (90% of plans)
"Tom's free Thursday, you both want to try axe throwing"
"What should we do?"
47 text messages, decision paralysis
"3 things you'd both enjoy this week"
"Making the first move"
Social anxiety, fear of rejection
"Sarah already said yes to trivia night"
"Finding time"
Calendar Tetris nightmare
"You're both free Saturday 2-5pm"
"Breaking the ice"
Awkward small talk
"You both loved The Bear - start there"

The Result: Yes/No Simplicity

"Coffee with Sarah tomorrow at Blue Bottle, 3pm?"
[YES][NOT NOW]

No browsing. No deciding. No anxiety. Just connection.

Your Connection Compass

Your Connection Compass helps you see which friendships need nurturing and where new opportunities might exist — so you're never left drifting. It's guidance, not judgment.

🟢
Green (700-850)
Thriving social support network
🟡
Yellow (550-699)
Some friendships need attention
🔴
Red (400-549)
Loneliness risk - intervention needed

Proactive Prevention Features

  • Decay Detection: "Haven't seen Mike in 3 weeks"
  • Opportunity Matching: "Jazz show Thursday - Mike loves jazz"
  • Energy Awareness: "Light coffee date - you're socially drained"
  • Chemistry Optimization: "Sarah energizes you - prioritize this"

How Hulofuse Helps You Find Your People

From screen time to face time. Every feature designed to get you meeting real people in real life.

01
🎯

Match

We connect you with genuinely compatible people nearby — not random matches, but people you'll actually click with.

02

Meet

Join curated local events designed for real connection. No awkward starts — we give you simple prompts to kick off conversations.

03
💚

Maintain

Get gentle nudges to keep friendships alive. We help you maintain friendships after connecting, not just make the introduction.

04
🌟

Thrive

Build a real social circle, not a follower count. Track your progress and watch your support network grow stronger.

Ready to Start Meeting Real People?

Join our first 250 founding members. Help shape the future of friendship while building your own support network.

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Why Hulofuse is Different

Not another social app. We're building something fundamentally different — a platform that measures success by real-world connections, not screen time.

A Feed With Purpose

No infinite scroll. Just what you need to know today — upcoming plans, friend updates, local events. Every post leads to real-world plans.

Beyond Matching

We help you maintain friendships after connecting. Smart nudges remind you to reach out, suggest activities, and keep connections alive.

Curated, Not Random

Personalized matches and events just for you. Not a dating app for friends — a comprehensive friendship support system.

Real-World Focus

We measure success by how quickly you close our app and meet up in person. From screen time to face time.

Your Data, Your Control

No ads. No data selling. No algorithm manipulation. We're building with privacy and security as core values, not afterthoughts.

  • End-to-end encryption for all personal data
  • Local processing whenever possible
  • You control who sees your data
  • Anonymous by default in group settings
  • Right to deletion guaranteed
  • No data sold to third parties, ever

Clinical Validation in Progress

We're partnering with universities to prove our impact through rigorous clinical studies.

32%
Target reduction in UCLA Loneliness Scale
45%
Expected decrease in PHQ-9 scores
$1,200
Annual healthcare savings per user

University Partnership Programme

We're working with universities to combat student loneliness and improve campus mental health outcomes.

For Universities

  • Reduce student dropout rates by addressing loneliness
  • Decrease counselling centre burden with prevention
  • Support international students with social integration
  • Smart matching technology for better outcomes
Partner With Us

For Students

  • Find your people on campus, guaranteed
  • Build lasting friendships, not just acquaintances
  • Improve your mental health while studying
  • Join through your university wellness programme
Join Student Waitlist

Currently accepting applications from universities for Fall 2025 pilots

Launching our first pilot with a UK university

Join 250 Founding Members

We're looking for 250 founding members to help shape the future of friendship. Limited spots available — apply now to secure your place.

Early Access Benefits:

  • Free access during clinical trial period
  • Shape the platform with your feedback
  • Lifetime founder pricing when we launch
  • Priority access to new features

By joining, you agree to participate in our research study. All data is anonymized and HIPAA-compliant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the world's first preventative mental health platform.

How is hulofuse project different from therapy apps?

Unlike therapy apps that treat symptoms after they appear, hulofuse project prevents loneliness by facilitating real human connections before isolation becomes depression. We're preventative care, not reactive treatment.

Is my mental health data safe?

Absolutely. We use bank-level encryption and follow the highest privacy standards. All data is encrypted end-to-end, processed locally when possible, and you have complete control over who sees what. We will never sell your data.

How does the technology detect loneliness?

Our intelligent matching system analyzes patterns in social connections, interaction frequency, and relationship quality to calculate your Friendship Health Score. It can detect early warning signs of isolation before you might even notice them yourself.

What are the clinical trials measuring?

We're measuring validated mental health outcomes including the UCLA Loneliness Scale, PHQ-9 depression scores, and social support inventory. Our target is a 32% reduction in loneliness scores.

How much will it cost?

Pricing will be announced at launch. We're working to make it affordable and exploring coverage through universities, employers, and eventually health insurance as a preventative care benefit.

Can I use this alongside therapy?

Yes! hulofuse project complements traditional therapy beautifully. Many therapists recommend building social connections, and our smart matching technology makes that prescription actually happen. You can even share your progress with your therapist.

When will hulofuse project launch?

We're starting clinical trials with UK universities in 2025. Broader public launch will follow based on trial results. Join our early access list to be among the first to know.

How can my university or organization partner with you?

We're actively seeking partnerships with universities, employers, and healthcare organizations. Contact us through the partnership form above to discuss pilot programs and implementation.

Still have questions about our technology?

Contact our team →

Be Part of the First 250 Founding Members

We're looking for 250 founding members to help shape the future of friendship. Sign up, get early access, and be part of something new.

250
Founding Members
Global
Community
Free
During Beta

Built on research from leading mental health institutions