Proof of Usefulness Report

Connected Canadians

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+84
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Connected Canadians is a legitimate, federally incorporated non-profit with verified high-impact partnerships (Amazon, Deloitte, Capgemini) and clear social utility for seniors. However, the submission quality was extremely poor, containing lazy and inaccurate filler text (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'marketcap: null'). While the project's real-world value is high, its actual scale (~$336k revenue, <50k estimated users) places it in the 'Minimal traction' to early 'Small but promising' calibration range compared to larger tech entities.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+33.75
Audience Reach Impact+7.0
Technical Innovation+6.0
Evidence Of Traction+22.5
Market Timing Relevance+8.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+78
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+84

Project Details

Project URL
http://www.connectedcanadians.ca
Description
Connected Canadians is Canada's largest digital inclusion charity dedicated to equipping older Canadians with essential digital skills, fostering digital literacy, and combating isolation and loneliness. Through partnerships with senior-serving organizations and technology companies, we provide one-on-one training sessions, workshops, customized employee training and volunteering experiences. Many of our mentors are new immigrants to Canada, highly skilled in technology, who benefit from the conversational opportunities and Canadian workplace experience, while our senior clients feel pride and connection in welcoming these newcomers into our communities. Connected Canadians' supporters include Adobe Canada, Amazon Canada, Best Buy, Capgemini and Deloitte. By 2030, our goal is for all Canadian seniors to have access to free technology training and support. Learn more at www.connectedcanadians.ca.

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