Proof of Usefulness Report

Iniciativa Proxima

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+62
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Iniciativa Proxima' is a legitimate, high-impact non-profit supported by Yale University, facilitating mentorship for Brazilian scientists. External verification confirms impressive historical traction ($5.3M+ in student funding, 150+ students). However, the submission itself contained hallucinated data (claiming 'most people' have used it and listing the name as 'StarStone'), and the official website indicates the program is on a 'planned hiatus' for 2026. The score reflects high proven utility and past impact, severely penalized by the current operational pause and the poor quality of the submission evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+27.0
Audience Reach Impact+5.6
Technical Innovation+3.0
Evidence Of Traction+17.0
Market Timing Relevance+2.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+54.85
Usefulness Multiplierx1.13
Final Score+62

Project Details

Project URL
http://www.iniciativa-proxima.org
Description
A Iniciativa Proxima é uma organização sem fins lucrativos criada em 2020 na Universidade de Yale nos EUA com o propósito de transformar o treinamento de jovens cientistas brasileiros. Liderada pelo professor Marcelo Dietrich (Professor Associado em Medicina Comparativa e Neurociências em Yale), a Iniciativa promove projetos que criam um ambiente de discussão científica inclusivo e que inspiram e qualificam jovens para realizarem pesquisas no campo das ciências biológicas e biomédicas no seu mais alto nível.

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