Proof of Usefulness Report

Drinkfill Beverages

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+34
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Drinkfill (Drinkfill Beverages Ltd.) is a verifiable Vancouver-based startup founded around 2019, offering zero-waste beverage refill stations. External verification confirms pilot programs at locations like UBC and Langara College. However, the submission data is critically flawed, containing demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and vague metrics ('audience reach: everyone'). Despite the valid environmental mission, the project appears to have stagnated since its launch, with no evidence of the claimed mass adoption. The score reflects the reality of a small, local hardware operation with a low-quality submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+60
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+40
Evidence Of Traction+10
Market Timing Relevance+50
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+31
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+33

Project Details

Project URL
drinkfill.com
Description
Drinkfill lets you live green without sacrificing quality or convenience. Through our beverage stations, you can refill existing containers with upscale drinks such as kombucha or cold-brew coffee. We place these stations in areas, such as office towers, airports and campuses, to make it easy to live a zero-waste lifestyle. \n\nOur target customers are young urbanites under 39 who are either students or working professionals. They live in urban centres and have a higher disposable income. They are mindful about their environmental impact and are seeking ways to reduce it.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Climatetech, Food Beverages
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