Proof of Usefulness Report

Foundry

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+15
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Critical identity mismatch: The submission describes a 'Central European sovereign defence innovation platform' (likely a niche initiative linked to Prague Defense Tech Week) but provides the URL and metrics of 'The Foundry Visionmongers' (a major UK-based VFX software company founded in 1996). The claims of reach ('everyone') and traction ('marketcap 300000000', 'most people have used my product') appear to be either hallucinations or misappropriated data from the VFX company, which is unrelated to the described defense project. Due to these verifiable inaccuracies and the confounding of two separate entities, the project cannot be validated as submitted.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+60
Quality Factor Utility+0.5
Audience Reach Impact+10
Quality Factor Reach+0.5
Technical Innovation+30
Quality Factor Innovation+0.5
Evidence Of Traction+0
Quality Factor Traction+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+70
Quality Factor Timing+0.5
Functional Completeness+0
Quality Factor Response+0.5
Subtotal+14.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+15

Project Details

Project URL
Description
The Foundry is Central Europe’s sovereign defence innovation platform — connecting local innovators, defence primes, ministries, academia, investors, and mentors to turn bold ideas into real capabilities. We help ventures navigate certifications, funding, and procurement while giving defence stakeholders access to scalable, secure, and sovereign tech solutions. Through secure innovation zones, capability mapping workshops, and deep mentorship, we’re shaping the future of defence in NATO’s eastern flank. Join us as we build CEE into NATO’s next innovation engine.

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