Proof of Usefulness Report

Air Products & Chemicals

Analysis completed on 1/6/2026

+750
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Air Products & Chemicals is a Fortune 500 industrial giant with a verified market cap of ~$56B and 80+ years of operation. While the submission itself is low-effort and lacks specific detail (generic claims of 'everyone' and 'most people'), the entity's verifiable scale, global infrastructure, and critical role in energy/materials supply (including hydrogen/climatetech) guarantee a high utility and traction score. The score is capped only by the lack of specific technical evidence in the submission and the 'legacy' nature of the business compared to high-growth startups.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+250
Audience Reach Impact+180
Technical Innovation+56
Evidence Of Traction+250
Market Timing Relevance+85
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+826
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+751

Project Details

Project URL
airproducts.com
Description
Air Products & Chemicals, accessible via their domain airproducts.com, is a leading global industrial gases company. Founded in 1940, the company provides essential industrial gases, related equipment, and applications expertise to a wide range of industries, including refining, chemical, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food and beverage. Air Products is known for its innovative solutions and commitment to sustainability, offering products and services that help customers improve their environmental performance, product quality, and productivity. With operations in over 50 countries, Air Products is dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions to its customers worldwide.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Climatetech, Food Beverages, Manufacturing
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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