Proof of Usefulness Report

Innovation Works

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+13
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission presents significant red flags indicating a spam or test entry. While the description accurately details 'Innovation Works' (a legitimate Pittsburgh-based venture organization), the project name 'WhisperKeeper' appears to be unrelated (likely a D&D reference) or non-existent in this context. Key metrics contain demonstrably false or nonsensical data (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'all time marketcap: 17000000'), and the audience reach claim of 'everyone' is invalid. Due to the lack of verifiable project existence and the poor quality of evidence, the score reflects a high probability of invalidity despite the legitimacy of the copied description.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+7.5
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+0.0
Market Timing Relevance+2.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+12
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+13

Project Details

Project URL
innovationworks.org
Description
Innovation Works (IW) is the Pittsburgh region’s most active investor in and supporter of early-stage companies developing hardware, software and life sciences technologies. Though focused exclusively on helping startups in the southwest PA region, IW’s level of investment activity makes it one of the most active investors in the U.S. Innovation Works is part of the statewide Ben Franklin Technology Partners, a network of four centers developed to help diversify PA’s economy and retain the state’s high caliber innovations that are invented and incubated here. The Ben Franklin Technology Partners are partially funded by the Commonwealth of PA and overseen by the Department of Community and Economic Development. Founder of AlphaLab (http://alphalab.org)--one of the nation's top startup accelerators-- AlphaLab Gear (http://alphalabgear.org)--its hardware program -- AlphaLab Health (https://alphalabhealth.org/) -- its life sciences program and -- Robotics Factory (https://roboticsfactory.org/) -- its robotics program.

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