Proof of Usefulness Report

Grillo

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+402

Proof of Usefulness Score

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Grillo is a high-impact, legitimate social enterprise (verified via search) offering low-cost Earthquake Early Warning systems. Despite a very low-quality submission (claiming 'everyone' is the audience and 'most people' have used it), external verification confirms top-tier partnerships with IBM, The Linux Foundation, and AWS, as well as deployments in Mexico, Haiti, and Chile. The project scores highly on Utility and Innovation, but the submission quality itself was penalized significantly.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+142.5

Audience Reach Impact+60.0

Technical Innovation+64.8

Evidence Of Traction+90.0

Market Timing Relevance+36.0

Functional Completeness+1.0

Subtotal+394.3

Usefulness Multiplierx1.02

Final Score+402

Project Details

Project URL

grillo.io

Description

Grillo is a social enterprise that develops and deploys advanced and low-cost earthquake early-warnings around the world.\n\nThe revolutionary tools we have created are also used by scientists around the world to help make life easier when working with real-time data in the cloud.\n\n

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