Proof of Usefulness Report

Ignitec

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+82
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Ignitec is a verified, established product design consultancy (est. 2013, Bristol UK) with a team of ~30 and legitimate B2B clients in robotics and IoT. However, the submission quality is critically low, containing vague claims ('everyone', 'most people') and confusing financial metrics ('marketcap' likely referring to cumulative revenue or valuation). While external verification confirms real-world utility and technical competence, the lack of concrete submitted data and the nonsensical 'audience reach' claims significantly penalize the score, placing it in the 'Minimal Traction' tier relative to the evaluation framework despite the company's actual longevity.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+6.00
Technical Innovation+12.00
Evidence Of Traction+16.25
Market Timing Relevance+6.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+61.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.18
Final Score+73

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We help companies build and commercialise new smart products and technology with a focus on wearables and data driven IoT devices. We are a multidisciplinary team of mechanical engineers, scientists, product designers electronic engineers and software developers. We create smart products and sensing devices for the mass market, deliver R&D that explores new technology and generates IP, and create unique devices for specialist applications. Our experience in building smart devices is broad; from music and entertainment to subsea and defence.

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