Proof of Usefulness Report

Gridicity

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+327
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Gridicity is a verifiable UK-based company specializing in fleet electrification and V2G/V2X technology, backed by a confirmed £200k Innovate UK grant (consortium with Fuuse and TPS). While the project demonstrates high real-world utility and technical innovation in the clean energy sector, the submission itself contained significant inaccuracies (claiming 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people' as users). The score reflects the strong underlying business and grant validation, heavily penalized for the low-quality and exaggerated claims in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15.0
Audience Reach Impact+0.5
Technical Innovation+9.0
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+8.5
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+38.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+327

Project Details

Project URL
gridicity.co.uk
Description
Gridicity helps businesses electrify their fleets through consulting and intelligent charging solutions. We work with companies at any stage of electrification - from planning charging infrastructure and comparing public vs private chargers, to analysing and reducing operational costs. Our focus is on building the right infrastructure while keeping costs manageable. What we do: - Schedule charging when electricity prices are lowest - Manage load to prevent grid capacity breaches - Enable V2G technology so fleets can earn from supporting the grid - Integrate renewable energy and battery storage to reduce emissions We handle everything from infrastructure planning and cost analysis through to smart charging implementation. Our technical expertise and practical solutions help make fleet electrification work commercially. Founded: 2022 Backed by: Innovate UK (£100k+ in grant funding) Specialties: Fleet electrification consulting, V2G/V2X technology, Smart charging optimisation, Energy arbitrage, Grid services, Carbon reduction strategies

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