Proof of Usefulness Report

Fachhochschule Köln

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+28
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission represents a legitimate and established academic institution (TH Köln), verified by the domain age (1971) and reputation. However, the submission data is heavily penalized for low-quality, hyperbolic, and unverifiable claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'everyone' audience, nonsensical revenue). While the entity itself has high real-world utility, the specific 'proof' provided in this submission is negligible and treated as a low-effort entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+12.00
Audience Reach Impact+5.00
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+2.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+24.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+28

Project Details

Project URL
fh-koeln.de
Description
Die TH Köln zählt zu den innovativsten Hochschulen für Angewandte Wissenschaften. Sie bietet ein inspirierendes Lern-, Arbeits- und Forschungsumfeld in den Sozial-, Kultur-, Gesellschafts-, Ingenieur- und Naturwissenschaften.

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