Proof of Usefulness Report

imec.istart.nl

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+384
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

The project 'imec.istart.nl' refers to a legitimate and highly reputable accelerator program (a partnership between imec.istart and Novel-T). However, the submission itself contains low-quality, verifiable false data (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audienceReach: everyone', invalid email). While the real-world utility of the entity is high (pre-seed funding, top-tier coaching), the score is penalized significantly due to the poor response quality and lack of verifiable evidence provided in the entry. The score reflects the underlying value of the verifiable organization, adjusted downward for the spam-like quality of the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+17.0
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+9.0
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+412.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+384

Project Details

Project URL
http://imecistart.nl
Description
imec.istart powered by Novel-T offers tech startups pre-seed funding (between 50.000 and up to 250.000 euro per startup) and tailored support to succeed and grow globally. Based in Gelderland and Overijssel and powered by imec and Novel-T, we support and partner with the most ambitious pre-seed startups – often as their first investor. imec.istart.nl just recently launched, but the program can count on many years of experience of both the imec.istart acceleration program and the business support of Novel-T. Imec.istartnl is supported by our strong fund partners VDL Group, OostNL, Cronos Group and Simac and our program partners Pfizer, Demcon, Comate, OostNL, RadboudU and RadboudUMC.

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