Proof of Usefulness Report

Greenland Group of Companies

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+348
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

The project represents a legitimate, established Canadian engineering consultancy (Greenland International Consulting Ltd) with a history dating back to 1994 and verified traction in the $1M-$6M revenue range. However, the submission quality is critically low, featuring demonstrable falsehoods (claiming 'most people' use the product) and misused metrics ('marketcap' for revenue). While the underlying business has real-world utility in civil engineering and climate mitigation, the score is heavily penalized by the lack of verifiable evidence provided in the submission and the exaggeration of audience reach.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+187.5
Audience Reach Impact+15.0
Technical Innovation+45.0
Evidence Of Traction+75.0
Market Timing Relevance+70.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+395
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+348

Project Details

Project URL
Description
The GREENLAND® Group is a Canadian and award winning enterprise that focuses on civil engineering, environmental services, and landscape architecture. Projects include infrastructure planning and design; watershed management; climate change mitigation; information technology; and, related public‐private partnerships. GREENLAND® provides exceptional service in the development of niche technologies, while also maintaining its entrepreneurial integrity with customers and business community. The company’s corporate brand is unique because of commitments to innovation, attention to detail, and, the personality of a “Canadian enterprise with a global impact". The Canadian client base includes all levels of government, Indigenous Peoples, utility and resource sector industries, railways, and land development corporations. GREENLAND® has also delivered its consulting services and proprietary tools with strategic partners in the Americas, Pacific Rim, Middle East and Europe. While visionary over 25 years ago, GREENLAND® has provided sustainable solutions with a ‘conservationist ethic’ that respects the environment and complies with proven science and niche technologies. Since 1994, this mission statement has included the development of information decision support and predictive analytical platforms with climate change tools. GREENLAND® is also recognized for social innovation collaborations that incorporate an “Internet of Things” (IOT) - open data focus. GREENLAND® believes that developing the next evolution of web-accessible tools with strategic partners and sustainability objectives, will help contribute to Ontario’s economy and success story of Canada’s knowledge-based industry.

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