Proof of Usefulness Report

C-TEC

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+782
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

C-TEC is a verifiable market leader in the UK fire safety and life-safety systems industry, established in 1981. External search confirms significant scale (approx. £25M+ annual revenue, 200-350 employees) and global reach (exports to 70+ countries). While the submission itself was low-effort (vague traction claims, confused revenue labeling), the underlying business demonstrates exceptional Proof of Usefulness through decades of certified manufacturing, widespread installation in public infrastructure, and continuous operation. The score reflects a high-utility, high-traction mature business, penalized slightly for the lack of detail in the submission form.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+190.0
Technical Innovation+105.0
Evidence Of Traction+245.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+850
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+782

Project Details

Project URL
c-tec.com
Description
C-TEC is a leading UK manufacturer of world-class life-safety systems including open-protocol fire detection and fire alarm systems, fire IoT systems, evacuation alert systems, call systems, disabled refuge systems and hearing assistance systems. Established in 1981, many of our products are third-party certificated by internationally recognised test and approval bodies such as the LPCB, the BSI, Intertek and the VdS, confirming to specifiers, installers and consumers alike that they meet the design and performance requirements of key British, European and international standards. If you're looking to protect people and property properly and significantly reduce your organisation’s ongoing operational and lifetime ownership costs, You're Safe With C-TEC.

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