Proof of Usefulness Report

Hull University Students’ Union

Analysis completed on 2/13/2026

+28
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission represents an established Student Union rather than a technology project. While the organization has verified local utility and financial stability (implied ~£2.5M turnover), the submission suffers significantly from hyperbolic claims (Reach: 'everyone', Traction: 'most people') and a lack of technical innovation. The entry fails to demonstrate the scalability or technological novelty required for a high PoU score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+12.0
Audience Reach Impact+1.5
Technical Innovation+0.4
Evidence Of Traction+6.3
Market Timing Relevance+4.0
Functional Completeness+0.3
Subtotal+24.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+28

Project Details

Project URL
Description
All students studying at the University of Hull are automatically members of Hull University Students Union (HUSU). We are a charity, helping students during their time at university to create change, gain new skills, access help and support when needed and – most importantly – have a great time! All of the profit we generate through our commercial services goes straight back into the student experience here. We are here to help you make your time at University count. We do that by supporting you connect, develop and change things. Find out more about our vision, mission and values and how we help students make their time at University count at https://hulluniunion.com.

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