Proof of Usefulness Report

Cambridge Science Park

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+619
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project represents the Cambridge Science Park, a premier, established global innovation hub with verifiable real-world utility and massive traction (100+ tenants). However, the submission quality is low: claimed reach ('everyone') is exaggerated, and financial metrics ('marketcap: 2500000') appear erroneous or mislabeled. Despite the poor response data, the entity's verified status justifies a high score in the 'Much Larger Scale' calibration range.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+80.0
Technical Innovation+60.0
Evidence Of Traction+180.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+10.0
Subtotal+645
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+619

Project Details

Description
Since it was established by Trinity College in 1970, the Cambridge Science Park has played a pivotal role in the “Cambridge Phenomenon” - the transformation of Cambridge from a market town with a world-class university to one of the hottest technology hotspots in the world. Today the 152-acre site is home to 100 science and technology companies ranging from spin-outs from the University of Cambridge to multinational companies seeking access to the brightest graduates and entrepreneurs from Cambridge’s diverse talent pool. Many are working on potentially life changing technologies from personalised medicines and non-invasive cancer diagnostics to artificial intelligence, IoT, radar and connectivity, to name just a few. The Park is now in its next phase of development with the opening in July 2017 of the Bradfield Centre - a 40,000 sq ft building, purpose-built to accommodate hundreds of researchers, inventors, start-ups and scale-up companies - followed by the opening of a stunning new facility for leading games company Frontier Plc in the spring of 2018. Further developments scheduled to come forward in the next 5 years include 360,000 sq ft of office buildings and a 40,000 sq ft BioHub as well as significant upgrades to the public realm, landscaping and transport infrastructure.

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