Proof of Usefulness Report

Discovery Parks

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+150
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Discovery Parks is a legitimate, established entity (founded 1979) providing high-value physical infrastructure and incubator services to BC startups. However, the PoU submission contains significantly overstated claims (e.g., Audience: 'everyone', Traction: 'most people have used my product') that contradict the niche, regional B2B nature of the business. While the real-world utility of the physical facilities is verifiable and valuable, the low-effort submission and hyperbolic digital reach claims heavily penalize the score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.0
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+3.6
Evidence Of Traction+6.25
Market Timing Relevance+7.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+39.35
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+150

Project Details

Description
Discovery Parks has a long history of building and supporting the technology ecosystem in British Columbia. Our vision is to see technology become the most productive, economically important, and socially relevant industry in BC. And we demonstrate our commitment to that vision by giving back to the BC tech community through the Discovery Foundation; by investing in health tech companies through Nimbus Synergies; and by providing a professional home and community to leading BC tech startups through The GENERATOR competition. The GENERATOR Competition The GENERATOR is a unique incubator funded by Discovery Parks to provide early-stage technology companies space, mentorship, and community. We understand. Startups face a lot of challenges, and sometimes it can feel like it’s you against the world. Tech startups that are part of a program designed to support their growth can have a huge impact resulting in increased revenue, investment, and job growth. The Discovery Parks GENERATOR program helps startups solve some of the their challenges by providing workspace, mentoring, education, and other partner programming. Our annual competition provides innovate British Columbia tech startups with the opportunity to win a rent-free modern co-working space in vibrant Chinatown. Competition winners receive a professional home for 12 months (FREE!); get to belong to an amazing community of tech entrepreneurs; and have access to mentors and programming. Startups can enjoy a professional environment, conserve cash, and focus on business growth resulting in increased job growth, investment, and revenue, as well as meeting other core objectives.

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