Proof of Usefulness Report

Aussef

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+64
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

AUSSEF (Australian Science and Engineering Fair) is a legitimate, verified non-profit organization serving as the official Australian affiliate for the Regeneron ISEF. While the project holds high real-world utility for STEM education, the submission itself is of poor quality, containing demonstrable falsehoods (claiming 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people' as users). The claimed 'market cap' of 2.5M is unsupported by public financial records, which indicate the organization actively fundraises for travel costs. The project operates at a niche scale (<1,000 active participants/judges annually), placing it in the 'Minimal Traction' calibration tier despite its prestigious affiliation.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+95
Audience Reach Impact+15
Technical Innovation+20
Evidence Of Traction+70
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+57.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.11
Final Score+64

Project Details

Project URL
aussef.com.au
Description
AUS004 Australian Science and Engineering Fair (AUSSEF) is a recently formed Year 9-12 ISEF-affiliated fair, formed September 2022, to primarily send a representative team of the best Australian STEM students to compete at the 2023 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and in subsequent years. From our official launch on Monday 7th November 2022, AUSSEF will be inviting the best Year 9-12 science, technology, engineering and mathematics students to upload their projects to their online portal by Friday 25th November. A two-staged national judging process will then select the team who will win an all-expenses-paid-trip to compete at ISEF 2023, in Dallas, Texas from May 13-19, 2023.

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