Proof of Usefulness Report

Empowered Startups

Analysis completed on 1/20/2026

+42
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission represents 'Empowered Startups', a verified and established Canadian incubator. However, the project submission itself ('LunarWing') is critically flawed. It contains hallucinated traction claims ('most people have used my product'), lacks specific metrics, and provides vague descriptions. While the parent organization is legitimate and successful (ranked in Canada's Top Growing Companies), the submission fails to provide credible proof for the specific venture described, resulting in a low score driven by poor data quality and unsupported claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+80
Audience Reach Impact+60
Technical Innovation+40
Evidence Of Traction+30
Market Timing Relevance+70
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+31.15
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+36

Project Details

Description
Our team is launching new ventures in multiple product categories: \nSoftware, Hardware, Exporting Canadian products in several categories

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