Proof of Usefulness Report

H2UB

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+374
Proof of Usefulness Score
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H2UB is a verifiable, high-impact government-funded hydrogen innovation hub in Germany with significant partners (RWE, OGE, DLR) and ecosystem traction (€230M+ raised by accelerated startups). However, the specific submission provided is of extremely low quality (likely a bot or low-effort entry), featuring false claims about reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product'), and an invalid email. The score reflects the high real-world utility and verified external traction of the platform, heavily penalized by the poor response quality and unreliable submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility225 (Weighted Points)
Audience Reach Impact20 (Weighted Points)
Technical Innovation75 (Weighted Points)
Evidence Of Traction88 (Weighted Points)
Market Timing Relevance90 (Weighted Points)
Functional Completeness0 (Weighted Points)
Subtotal+498
Usefulness Multiplierx0.75
Final Score+374

Project Details

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Description
H2UB is the central European platform for start-ups active in the hydrogen ecosystem. We connect founders with companies, investors and research institutes to successfully develop and launch innovative hydrogen ideas. Digital events such as the "H2UB Insights" and on-site events – most notably the HYDROVERSE CONVENTION – offer hydrogen start-ups and companies the opportunity to discuss relevant topics, to network and to exchange ideas. In our own accelerator program "H2UB Sprint" and "H2UB Bootcamp" start-ups benefit from compact, focused and customized individual and group coaching sessions with mentors and industry experts. The "H2-LabNet" provides exclusive access to testing and prototyping services from a broad network of laboratories and research institutes. As a think tank, we contribute to the expert discussion on the further development of the hydrogen market. We offer corporate partners access to hydrogen innovations and an active exchange with creative minds in the industry. The H2UB is funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia and supported by numerous companies and institutions.

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