Proof of Usefulness Report

Grape.ag

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+53
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Grape.ag is a legitimate early-stage AgTech startup focusing on precision viticulture with verified hardware and IoT solutions. However, the submission itself was of extremely poor quality, containing false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience reach 'everyone') and nonsense data. While the technology addresses a genuine problem (vineyard climate monitoring) and has verifiable pilot traction (customers in Seneca Lake, NY), the project's current scale is small (Seed stage) and the submission's lack of seriousness heavily penalizes the score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+3.00
Technical Innovation+11.25
Evidence Of Traction+3.13
Market Timing Relevance+8.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+47.38
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+53

Project Details

Description
Data driven agriculture. We envision a world of next-era sustainability, where agriculture knowledge is powered by innovative hardware and artificial intelligence.

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