Proof of Usefulness Report

Epowar

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+60
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Epowar is a legitimate, University of Bath-backed startup solving a critical problem (women's safety) with innovative smartwatch AI technology. While the project has received significant press coverage (Evening Standard, Digital Health Global) and shows strong real-world utility, this specific submission contains major red flags (invalid email, exaggerated claims like 'most people have used my product', and vague data). The score reflects the high potential of the actual technology, heavily penalized by the low credibility and lack of verifiable data in the submission input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.50
Audience Reach Impact+4.00
Technical Innovation+12.75
Evidence Of Traction+8.13
Market Timing Relevance+9.00
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+56.88
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+60

Project Details

Project URL
http://epowar.com
Description
Epowar is revolutionising personal safety. We are the first and only safety app that automatically detects if you are physically attacked on a journey, instantly alerting your emergency contacts and storing evidence. KEY FEATURES: Share your Journeys with friends: have your friends with you, everywhere you go Automatic attack detection: Emergency? Epowar will instantly alert your friends Tells friends you’re home: No more “text me when you’re home” – Epowar tells your friends automatically! (NEW) SOS button: For added peace of mind, even accessible on your lock screen Evidence stored in emergencies: Epowar records microphone audio, location & vital sign data

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