Proof of Usefulness Report

Lumenari Technologies Inc.

Analysis completed on 2/21/2026

+145
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Lumenari Technologies Inc. is a verifiable Canadian entity (est. 2016) specializing in LED solutions (streetlights, horticulture, smart hubs). However, the submission is heavily penalized for demonstrably false claims regarding audience reach ("most people have used my product") and confusing financial data ("all time marketcap: 500000"). Search results indicate significant legal disputes involving the founders and "common sense defying" evidence in court, which severely undermines the project's credibility. While the AC-LED technology and specific product lines (ELA Smart Hub) exist and have legitimate utility, the project appears to be a small-scale or struggling hardware operation rather than the ubiquitous industry leader described. The discrepancy between the "everyone" claim and the <$1M valuation/revenue metrics results in a low score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+65
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+50
Evidence Of Traction+20
Market Timing Relevance+40
Functional Completeness+30
Subtotal+167
Usefulness Multiplierx0.87
Final Score+145

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Lumenari Technologies, Inc. is a Canadian enterprise specializing in advanced LED lighting solutions. Lumenari has developed LED modules that are cost-effective to produce and use. We aim to make our products more energy efficient, to contain climate change. Our solutions are based on nearly 100 patents produced by Lumenari Co-Founder Myles Zhang. We produce LEDs for streetlights, horticulture, and smart-lights. Streetlights Lumenari has pioneered AC-LED streetlights with line voltage, no driver, and zero flicker, suitable also for industrial and commercial centers. Our AC-LEDs, • Need less raw materials and energy to produce, being driver-less. • Save 15% energy throughout their 50,000 hours of life. • Have only a 0.5% failure rate compared to the industry average of 3%. --------------- Smart Lighting Lumenari specializes in manufacturing IOT compatible products and parts, used in our ELA Smart Lighting, and ELA Smart Hub for buildings. ELA Smart Lighting has many features - • Wifi Booster • Light Timer • Cloud Control • Bio Clock • Mood Set ELA Smart Hub network allows control of the smart lighting from anywhere in the house; its cloud control feature allows regulation from anywhere in the world. ------------- Horticulture Lumenari manufactures grow-lights based on its patented technology, for use in greenhouses and vertical farms, to make plants more robust and productive. PRISM LEDs come in four targeted spectra, with color combinations ideal for, • Indoor/Vertical Farming-Type A • Greenhouses-Type B • Microgreens, Leafy Vegetables and Vegetation- Type C • Root & Stem- Type D Lumenari was started with innovations by Ming (Myles) Zhang, one of the co-founders, passionate about solving problems in lighting. Lumenari has many partnerships to manufacture, supply, and distribute its products. For more information, visit our websites or write to us, whether you are a manufacturer, supplier, retailer, or consumer.

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

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Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

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Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline