Proof of Usefulness Report

International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+32
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project appears to be a legitimate environmental non-profit (iFOREST), but the submission contains critically low-quality data and exaggerated claims. While the mission (Environmental Sustainability) has high real-world utility, the claim that 'most people have used my product' and 'everyone' is the audience indicates a lack of seriousness or a misunderstanding of the evaluation metrics. The 'marketcap' revenue figure is inappropriate for a non-profit and likely erroneous. The score is heavily penalized for poor evidence quality and lack of technical detail.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15
Audience Reach Impact+3
Technical Innovation+1.5
Evidence Of Traction+3.13
Market Timing Relevance+8
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+30.88
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+32

Project Details

Project URL
Description
International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology (iFOREST) is an independent non-profit environmental research and innovation organisation. Started by a group of renowned scientists and environmentalists, it seeks to find, promote and scale-up solutions for some of the most pressing environment–development challenges. It also endeavours to make environmental protection a peoples’ movement by informing and engaging the citizenry in important issues and programs.

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