Proof of Usefulness Report

Innovation DuPage

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+54
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Innovation DuPage is a verified, legitimate business incubator with significant regional impact, ~$720k annual revenue, and industry awards. However, the project submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and missing key data. While the organization provides high real-world utility, the score is heavily penalized by the lack of provided evidence and the non-technical nature of the service.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+4.0
Technical Innovation+1.5
Evidence Of Traction+10.6
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+46.85
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+54

Project Details

Project URL
innovationdupage.org
Description
Created to serve startup and small business entrepreneurs from the greater DuPage County region, ID is committed to facilitating access to entrepreneurship and innovation for traditionally underserved and underrepresented founders including Low- to Moderate-Income, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and female entrepreneurs.\n\nSome of our programming includes:1-on-1 mentoring, workshops \u0026 webinars, startup conferences, investor panels, pitch contests, and our Owner-2-CEO business acceleration program. These opportunities expose startup founders to successful peers, domain experts and best practices to help them overcome knowledge gaps and lack of networks as they build and rapidly scale a small business.

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