+72
Proof of Usefulness Score
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The Canadian Defence and Security Network (CDSN-RCDS) is a legitimate, high-value academic partnership funded by SSHRC, with over 40 partners including the Department of National Defence. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing false claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') and a suspicious email format. While the organization possesses significant real-world utility and verifiable traction within the defense policy sector, the project lacks technical innovation (relying on standard communication tools) and the submission fails to accurately represent its scale. The score reflects the high utility of the actual entity, balanced against the low technical novelty and poor submission quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility0.25)
Audience Reach Impact0.20)
Technical Innovation0.15)
Evidence Of Traction0.25)
Market Timing Relevance0.10)
Functional Completeness0.05)
Subtotal+66.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+72

Project Details

Description
The Canadian Defence and Security Network consists of more than 30 partners in Canada and beyond, including over one hundred scholars. Based at Carleton University, we aim to bring together academics, policy-makers, military officers, and civil society in Canada and connect them to those elsewhere. We use traditional and social media to amplify the research, and we will be developing a variety of training and networking activities to foster a more inclusive next generation of defence and security scholars, scientists, and policy officers.

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

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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