Proof of Usefulness Report

EU CyberNet

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+546
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The project 'EU CyberNet' is a legitimate, high-value initiative funded by the European Union (verified budget ~€17M over multiple phases) to strengthen global cyber capacity. However, the submission itself is of poor quality, featuring incorrect claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product' and 'marketcap' instead of grant funding) and a non-professional handle ('BlazeHeart'). While the real-world utility and verified traction of the organization are high, the score is significantly penalized by the lack of accurate evidence provided in the submission and the poor quality of the response.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+90.0
Audience Reach Impact+37.5
Technical Innovation+45.0
Evidence Of Traction+42.5
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+10.0
Subtotal+568.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+546

Project Details

Project URL
eucybernet.eu
Description
The European Union External Cyber Capacity Building Network – or the EU CyberNet – launched in September 2019 for a duration of four years. Its purpose is to 1) strengthen the global delivery, coordination and coherence of the EU’s external cyber capacity building projects, and 2) reinforce the EU’s own capacity to provide technical assistance to third countries in the field of cybersecurity and countering cybercrime. The EU CyberNet is a project led by the Estonian Information System Authority in consortium with competent authorities from Finland, Germany and Luxembourg that aims to create a network of cyber experts and establish a community of stakeholders to support the EU and implement its cyber capacity building initiatives in EU‘s partner countries. The project is funded by the European Union (Directorate-General for International Development and Cooperation).

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

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