Proof of Usefulness Report

Cheribim

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+63
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Cheribim represents a legitimate and socially useful application of IoT for heritage conservation, addressing a genuine niche problem (maintenance and heating of historic buildings). However, the submission itself contained significant inaccuracies (claiming 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people' have used the product), which severely undermined the credibility of the input data. External verification confirms partnerships with major UK church bodies, validating the concept and initial traction despite the poor submission quality. The project scores as 'Minimal Traction' due to its early-stage status and niche B2B nature, distinguishing it from mass-market successes.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+5.60
Technical Innovation+9.75
Evidence Of Traction+12.00
Market Timing Relevance+8.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+56.85
Usefulness Multiplierx1.11
Final Score+63

Project Details

Project URL
Description
⛪️ Information management for historic buildings (think asset / property / facilities management software, CRM & BIM without the need for technical software skills) 📡 IoT (internet of things) - remote sensing of temperature, humidity etc for managing fabric condition and heating, and 🤖 R&D of AI applications for heritage - from investigations into thermal to predictive maintenance / conservation At present we work predominantly with churches at a local, regional and national level but the tech is versatile - as are we! We’d love to hear from anyone interested in talking about (or working together) on the above - katie@cheribimapp.com

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

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