Proof of Usefulness Report

Inertha

Analysis completed on 3/10/2026

+37.76

Proof of Usefulness Score

You're In Business

Inertha addresses a critical and timely problem in ESG and Scope 3 emissions tracking, yielding strong utility and market relevance scores. However, the submission is severely penalized by unrealistic, unverified claims (e.g., stating 'everyone' is the audience and 'most people have used my product'), which are highly implausible for a specialized B2B API. These red flags and lack of verifiable metrics result in low scores for traction, reach, and response quality, placing the project in the minimal traction tier.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+17.5

Audience Reach Impact+3.0

Technical Innovation+9.0

Evidence Of Traction+1.25

Market Timing Relevance+8.5

Functional Completeness+0.5

Subtotal+39.75

Usefulness Multiplierx0.95

Final Score+38

Project Details

Project URL

inertha.ca

Description

INERTHA delivers real-time, verified supplier emissions data so companies can measure what matters and act with confidence. We are an AI-powered API-first platform that turns fragmented supplier data into live carbon and performance intelligence, helping companies to win contracts, cut costs and strengthen supply chain resilience. Our API connects to procurement, logistics and ESG systems to replace the slow manual work of chasing suppliers and cleaning data. This gives teams the speed and clarity to act on opportunities and achieve their climate goals. From factories to freight, INERTHA delivers real-time carbon clarity to the companies moving our world —and the supply chains that power them. UN Sustainable Development Goals: 9, 12, 13.

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