Proof of Usefulness Report

Alpha Powders

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+67
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Alpha Powders is a legitimate, award-winning Polish deep-tech startup working on polymer spheroidization for additive manufacturing (SLS). External verification confirms significant traction (Santander X Award, EU grants, Formnext exhibition) and high technical innovation. However, the submission itself was of extremely poor quality, containing false placeholders ('most people have used my product', 'everyone') and vague data. The score reflects a high-potential industrial hardware project penalized heavily for a non-credible submission entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.0
Audience Reach Impact+4.0
Technical Innovation+13.5
Evidence Of Traction+9.4
Market Timing Relevance+8.5
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+57.9
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+67

Project Details

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Description
AlphaPowders is a startup company working on innovative solutions for additive manufacturing. Our leading projects include: a spheroidization technology for powders' flowability improvement; a novel, cost-saving approach towards polymer pulverization; and development of new powder materials for SLS printing 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