Proof of Usefulness Report

IPAGE #GrowSmartly

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+220
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Project 'iPAGE' (submitted as StarGale) is a verifiable, high-impact agritech startup in Bangladesh backed by UNDP, Google for Startups, and USAID. While the submission form contained low-quality/false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone'), external verification confirms ~10,000+ farmer users and proprietary IoT soil testing technology. The score reflects strong Real-World Utility and Innovation, heavily penalized by the 'Small but promising' scale of traction (<50k users) and poor submission quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+108.0
Audience Reach Impact+8.0
Technical Innovation+51.0
Evidence Of Traction+32.0
Market Timing Relevance+36.0
Functional Completeness+2.0
Subtotal+237
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+220

Project Details

Description
iPAGE is a Bangladeshi agri-info-tech startup solving the data scarcity problem in the Agricultural Industry of Global South. Leveraging deep technologies such as machine learning, AI, and IoT, iPAGE enhances small farmers' productivity and connectivity with rest of the ecosystem. The company's core innovation, an AI-driven decision support engine, offers precise agricultural insights to farmers and vital data to B2B stakeholders, optimizing the agricultural value chain. iPAGE's technology primarily benefits small farmers in climate-vulnerable areas by providing tailored recommendations for high-value crops through proprietary IoT devices that gather critical soil and weather data. This data integration not only aids farmers in precision farming but also equips B2B partners like banks, insurers, buyers, and input vendors with actionable insights, fostering effective collaborations. Recognized for its deep-tech innovation farmer-centric inclusive & affordable business model, iPAGE has secured multiple awards, impact investments, and extensive support from the Governments of Bangladesh, Switzerland, Dubai, UNDP, Roots of Impact GmbH, ITC, Google, SIDLEY, UNCCD, UNFSS, WIPO, JICA, and USAID. It has also partnered with several Bangladeshi & American agricultural universities in its continuous effort to strengthen academy-industry collaboration. iPAGE's efforts contribute directly to Sustainable Development Goals 02 (Zero Hunger) and 09 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure), while also supporting SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption & Production) and SDG 15 (Life on Land), demonstrating its commitment to sustainable development and climate resilience.

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