Proof of Usefulness Report

Angoka

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+276
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Angoka is a legitimate, high-potential IoT security company specializing in critical infrastructure (Smart Cities, Mobility) with verified backing from NCSC, Zenzic, and BT. However, the submission contains significant errors: the project name is listed as 'StarKeeper' (unrelated), and audience/traction claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') are demonstrably false for a specialized B2B solution. While the technology and market timing are exceptional, the score is penalized for these inaccuracies and the niche nature of the current reach compared to the inflated claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+105.0
Audience Reach Impact+10.0
Technical Innovation+64.8
Evidence Of Traction+40.0
Market Timing Relevance+38.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+262.8
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+276

Project Details

Project URL
angoka.io
Description
ANGOKA is an IoT security company focused on protecting M2M communications for Smart Cities and Mobility. Headquartered in Belfast, with offices in London and The Hague, ANGOKA offers solutions that protect devices’ identities. With an increase of inherently insecure networks coming online with the boom of IoT, ANGOKA’s solutions safeguard critical machine-to-machine communication integrity and data provenance, creating trusted connections, even in untrustworthy networks. ANGOKA is the only cybersecurity company to win a place on Zenzic’s CAM Scale-Up Programme, delivered in partnership with Plug and Play. ANGOKA was also the first NI start-up to be selected for NCSC’s Cyber Accelerator, who reviewed and assessed ANGOKA’s technology. ANGOKA is also an alumnus of Seraphim Space Camp, Yes!Delft and TechNation Cyber 2.0. Finally, ANGOKA has been awarded several Innovate UK R&D projects, which focus on securing quantum communications (led by BT) and two drone projects.

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