Proof of Usefulness Report

Connected Things

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+68
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Connected Things is a legitimate B2B IoT consultancy based in Surrey, BC, backed by SFU's Venture Connection accelerator. However, the submission contains highly hyperbolic and demonstrably false claims (e.g., audience reach is 'everyone', traction is 'most people have used my product'). While the underlying business has real-world utility in industrial automation and agriculture, the project 'BlazeWing' has no visible digital footprint. The score is severely penalized due to the lack of verifiable evidence for the specific project and the deceptive nature of the submission's traction claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+17.5
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+7.5
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+6.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+36
Usefulness Multiplierx1.18
Final Score+42

Project Details

Description
Connected Things’ expertise in IoT and emergent technologies helps businesses flourish in the future. From cultivating food in space to optimizing automated greenhouses on the ground and integrating systems for smart buildings, Connected Things provides a spectrum of solutions for optimal and efficient growth.

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