Proof of Usefulness Report

IMBC

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+305
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

The project 'IMBC' refers to the legitimate 'International Center for Development of Oil and Gas Machine Building' in Kazakhstan, a strategic initiative backed by the government and major operators (TCO, NCOC, KPO). While the submission itself was low-quality (containing spammy placeholder text like 'most people have used my product' and 'BlazeShade'), external verification confirms the entity's existence, high regional economic utility, and significant B2B traction with global energy giants. The score reflects the high verified value of the entity, penalized by the poor quality of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+27.50
Audience Reach Impact+8.00
Technical Innovation+3.75
Evidence Of Traction+15.00
Market Timing Relevance+8.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+63
Usefulness Multiplierx0.97
Final Score+305

Project Details

Project URL
https://imbc.kz/en/
Description
IMB Center - is an Association, whose members are the major oil and gas Operators: North Caspian Operating Company N.V., Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V., Tengizchevroil LLP. Our mission is to contribute to the development of the manufacturing of oil and gas goods in Kazakhstan, linking major Operators with the machine-building sector of the Republic of Kazakhstan through our analysis, qualification, capacity development, and investment facilitation initiatives.

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

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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