Proof of Usefulness Report

Citian

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+73
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Citian is a legitimate, venture-backed B2G SaaS company (Series A/Seed, ~$8.3M funding) solving critical transportation safety problems (Vision Zero, Digital Twin). However, the project submission itself is of very poor quality, containing exaggerated claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') and lazy data entry. While the underlying technology and market timing are strong (supported by verified government contracts), the score is heavily penalized by the lack of specific evidence in the submission and the discrepancy between the claimed reach and the B2G reality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+10.0
Technical Innovation+10.5
Evidence Of Traction+15.0
Market Timing Relevance+9.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+67.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+73

Project Details

Project URL
Description
At Citian, we are building software that saves lives and changes the face of transportation management within the public sector. We are a fast-growing, venture-backed SaaS startup in Washington, DC. and our products provide transportation leaders with better insights and data into their roadways.

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