Proof of Usefulness Report

FSR Global

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+41
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

FSR Global is a legitimate, established non-profit policy hub associated with the European University Institute, focused on high-value energy transition work in India and the Global South. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing blatant falsehoods (e.g., claiming 'most people' have used the product and 'everyone' is the audience) and confused metrics (listing 'marketcap' for a non-profit). While the organization generates verified revenue (~$190k/year) and has strategic government partnerships (India Energy Stack), it is primarily a service/research body, not a scalable technology product. The score reflects the organization's real-world legitimacy significantly dampened by a misleading submission and lack of direct technological focus.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15.0
Audience Reach Impact+3.0
Technical Innovation+3.6
Evidence Of Traction+8.75
Market Timing Relevance+8.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+39.1
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+41

Project Details

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Description
FSR Global is an independent regulatory hub of excellence focused on energy transitions in the Global South. Using a system thinking approach we aim at improving the quality of energy regulation by collaborating and co-creating knowledge with multi-stakeholders from the energy sector and beyond. FSR Global was established in India in 2019 to help strengthen the Global South-South and North-South transcontinental knowledge exchange. FSR Global was established with the support of the European University Institute – Florence School of Regulation in collaboration with key Indian stakeholders from the energy sector.

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