Proof of Usefulness Report

Conserv

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+63
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Conserv demonstrates high real-world utility as a niche B2B platform for cultural heritage preservation, backed by a credible team size (33-35) and a verified operational history since 2018. However, the submission is severely penalized for unprofessional and objectively false claims in the Audience and Traction fields (claiming 'everyone' and 'most people' for a specialized tool). While the project description hints at significant scale (450,000+ collections), the lack of serious data in the designated traction fields and the false assertions result in a low score despite the project's likely legitimacy.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+23
Audience Reach Impact+3
Technical Innovation+11
Evidence Of Traction+7
Market Timing Relevance+8
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+54
Usefulness Multiplierx1.16
Final Score+63

Project Details

Project URL
conserv.io
Description
Conserv brings better conservation tools to the world's 450,000+ art and cultural collections so that our shared cultural heritage is preserved for future generations.\n\nConserv is a platform that empower conservation professionals to do more, by integrating (for the first time) all of the jobs conservators do into a single place.\n\nThe Conserv platform includes a sensor and software solution for environmental monitoring, the core non-optional conservation job, as well as software features that address condition reporting, inter-organization loan, treatment reports, pest management, and conservation policy.\n\nConser is offered as a free software service with premium software and hardware solutions sold as a subscription.\n\n
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Analytics, Climatetech, Software Development
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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