Proof of Usefulness Report

Future Space

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+457
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Future Space is a legitimate, high-impact innovation centre and University Enterprise Zone (UEZ) at UWE Bristol, verified to have generated over £17M in GVA and supported 150+ businesses since 2016. However, the submission quality is critically poor, featuring false claims ('most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone') and incorrect terminology ('marketcap' used for GVA). While the real-world utility and verified economic traction are substantial (placing it in the 'Much Larger Scale' calibration tier), the score is heavily penalized by the low-quality submission and lack of specific, accurate evidence provided by the user.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility213 (85/100 score × 2.5 weight × 1.0 quality)
Audience Reach Impact40 (40/100 score × 2.0 weight × 0.5 quality - Niche B2B, not 'everyone')
Technical Innovation45 (30/100 score × 1.5 weight × 1.0 quality - Facilities/Real Estate focus)
Evidence Of Traction100 (80/100 score × 2.5 weight × 0.5 quality - Verified £17M GVA/150+ startups vs. false submission claims)
Market Timing Relevance80 (80/100 score × 1.0 weight × 1.0 quality)
Functional Completeness3 (10/100 score × 0.5 weight × 0.5 quality - Poor data integrity)
Subtotal+481
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+457

Project Details

Project URL
futurespacebristol.co.uk
Description
A Workspace for Trailblazers We nurture high-tech businesses inspired to work at the cutting-edge of their industry, powering health & life sciences, advanced engineering, digital technology, green tech, and beyond. Based in the heart of the University of the West of England’s Enterprise Zone, Future Space offers laboratory spaces, technical workshops, offices and coworking spaces designed for boundary-pushing science and tech innovators, supporting your business throughout each stage of your scale-up journey. Far more than just a workspace, with our collision of university-partnered R&D and business support, our companies embark on a trailblazing pathway of innovation. Powered by UWE Bristol Co-located with the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, the Centre for Print Research, Launch Space and the Health Tech Hub at the heart of the UWEBristol Enterprise Zone, Future Space drives the university’s ambitions to prepare students with entrepreneurial skills, spark collaboration betweenUWE researchers,innovators and commercialise the latest research.

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