Proof of Usefulness Report

Business Lincolnshire

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+340
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Business Lincolnshire is a verified, government-backed Growth Hub serving the Greater Lincolnshire region in the UK. While the project itself demonstrates significant regional utility (engaging ~50,000 businesses and creating 2,000+ jobs), the submission quality is extremely poor. The traction claims ('most people have used my product') are inaccurate, and the financial data ('marketcap 2500000') is mislabeled, likely referring to a grant fund. The score reflects the high intrinsic utility and verified government backing, heavily penalized by the low-quality, vague, and potentially bot-generated submission details.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+14.88
Audience Reach Impact+4.8
Technical Innovation+1.8
Evidence Of Traction+10.5
Market Timing Relevance+4.8
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+37.03
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+341

Project Details

Description
We provide information about local business support schemes and services that can help you start or grow your business.

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