Proof of Usefulness Report

King's College London

Analysis completed on 2/13/2026

+575
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The submission represents King's College London, a prestigious global university with immense real-world utility and traction (33k+ students, established 1829). However, the submission itself is of low quality, featuring hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'marketcap') and vague technical details. While the entity's intrinsic value drives a high score consistent with large-scale organizations, the poor response quality and lack of specific technical innovation details regarding a 'project' lower the final potential rating.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+144.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+200.0
Market Timing Relevance+60.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+676.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+575

Project Details

Project URL
Description
King’s College London is amongst the top 35 universities in the world and 5th best in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2026), and one of England’s oldest and most prestigious universities. With an outstanding reputation for world-class teaching and cutting-edge research, King’s maintained its sixth position for ‘research power’ in the UK (2021 Research Excellence Framework). King's has more than 33,000 students (including more than 12,800 postgraduates) from some 150 countries worldwide, and 8,500 staff. King's has more than 33,000 students (including more than 12,800 postgraduates) from some 150 countries worldwide, and 8,500 staff. For nearly 200 years, King’s students and staff have used their knowledge and insight to make a positive impact on people, society and the planet.Focused on delivering positive change at home in London, across the UK and around the world, King’s is building on its history of addressing the world’s most urgent challenges head on to accelerate progress, make discoveries and pioneer innovation. Visit the website to find out more about Vision 2029, which sets out bold ambitions for the future of King’s as we look towards our 200th anniversary. World-changing ideas. Life-changing impact:kcl.ac.uk/news

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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