Proof of Usefulness Report

Carbon Reform

Analysis completed on 1/16/2026

+315
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Carbon Reform is a legitimate, venture-backed climate tech startup (raising ~$9M, including from Cisco Foundation) developing modular carbon capture for commercial buildings. However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product') and missing data. External verification confirms high real-world utility, innovative hardware, and active pilots with utilities (e.g., NJ Natural Gas), which rescues the score from the zero-range implied by the lazy submission. The score reflects a high-value B2B solution penalized significantly for the lack of provided evidence and accurate reach data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+135
Audience Reach Impact+15
Technical Innovation+81
Evidence Of Traction+46
Market Timing Relevance+47
Functional Completeness+1
Subtotal+326
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+315

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Carbon Reform is building the Carbon Capsule, a modular device which captures CO2, improves indoor air quality, and saves energy in commercial buildings.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Climatetech, Energy Solutions, Commercial Real-Estate
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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