Proof of Usefulness Report

DigitalPaani

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+460
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

DigitalPaani is a high-potential verified startup addressing critical water scarcity with IoT/AI. Despite a low-quality submission (incorrectly claiming 'everyone' as audience), external verification confirms strong traction: $1.2M Seed funding, ~$4.93M valuation, ~$755K revenue, and 30%+ efficiency gains in 50+ plants. The project scores highly on Utility and Innovation but is penalized for Submission Quality and limited mass-market Reach compared to established brands.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+270
Audience Reach Impact+32
Technical Innovation+105
Evidence Of Traction+75
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+574.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.80
Final Score+460

Project Details

Description
Today, most of India faces extreme water scarcity even as 75% of the sewage treatment plants that can recycle water remain defunct. We’re building cutting-edge IoT and digital management tools that redesign wastewater operations to protect natural resources and build clean cities with abundant water. Our IOT-powered platform automates plants, comprehensively detects issues using custom-made sensors and 75+ algorithms, launches automated workflows for service teams, and gives maintenance recommendations. It has been awarded by Niti Aayog and transforms non-functional plants to high quality, compliant units while reducing operating costs by 25-35%. Each plant that partners with us also saves 58 million litres of freshwater and offsets as much carbon as 5200 trees. Join us on our mission to tackle India’s water and sanitation crisis!

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

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