Proof of Usefulness Report

ICI Television

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+34
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a legitimate multiethnic television station in Montreal (ICI Television/CFHD-DT) with verifiable broadcast licenses. However, the submission quality is critically low, undermining the project's evaluation. Claims regarding audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product') are hyperbolic and demonstrably false. The revenue field ('marketcap: 50000') appears nonsensical for a standard broadcasting entity. While the underlying business has real-world utility for specific ethnic communities, the submission fails to provide credible evidence, resulting in a low Proof of Usefulness score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+16.0
Audience Reach Impact+4.0
Technical Innovation+1.5
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+4.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+30.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.1
Final Score+34

Project Details

Project URL
Description
ICI Television is a Montreal TV channel offering multiethnic programs, which give you a glimpse of the world through various cultural, musical, informative and entertainment shows. The channel will offer programming in 15 languages catering to 18 ethnic communities, in addition to offering shows in French and English. ICI will be available over the air on channel 47, as well as on channels 16 & 616 (HD) with Videotron and 216 & 1216 (HD) with Bell Fibe.

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