Proof of Usefulness Report

FiberSense

Analysis completed on 1/21/2026

+632
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

FiberSense is a legitimate deep-tech company with high-value proprietary technology (VID+R) and verified market traction (partnerships with major telecom operators, Series B funding). The project scores highly on innovation and real-world utility due to its critical infrastructure applications (smart cities, asset protection). However, the submission quality was poor, with vague claims ('everyone') and a lack of specific internal metrics, which necessitated a penalty on the quality factors and randomization.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.50
Audience Reach Impact+9.80
Technical Innovation+17.10
Evidence Of Traction+16.00
Market Timing Relevance+8.50
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+74.4
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+632

Project Details

Project URL
fibersense.com
Description
FiberSense is a deep tech company with a remarkable set of capabilities and new service offerings that will transform the way we perceive and respond in public spaces.\n\nOur mission is to build the first centralized ubiquitous sensing fabric for all moving objects and events in public spaces in all cities around the world. Our expertise and technology sits at the intersection of optical fiber sensing networks, integrated photonics and machine learning.\n\nMore than a sensor company, FiberSense is building out a global scale sensing platform using our patented VID+R™ (Vibration Detection and Ranging) technology. The company is Australian founded and already has employees across the globe, which is also true of our customers.

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