Proof of Usefulness Report

Luminary Labs

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+514
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Luminary Labs is a highly established strategy and innovation consultancy (founded 2009, ~$14M revenue) with verifiable government contracts (NASA, Dept. of Ed, BARDA). The project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility by managing high-impact open innovation challenges (e.g., Opioid Detection, Vaccine Innovation). However, the submission itself appears to be from a third party or low-effort user ('FrostForge'), containing false claims in the data fields (e.g., reach: 'everyone', traction: 'most people have used my product'). The score reflects the high value of the actual business, heavily penalized by the poor quality of the specific submission inputs.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)
Audience Reach Impact2.0)
Technical Innovation1.5)
Evidence Of Traction2.5)
Market Timing Relevance1.0)
Functional Completeness0.5)
Subtotal+605
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+514

Project Details

Description
We are energized by complex, multistakeholder spaces where the solutions are not obvious and the potential for impact is high. Our work spans a broad cross-section of topics across four focus areas: education and the future of work, scientific breakthroughs, future of health, and infrastructure. \n\nWe are agile, “no surprises” consultants who work hand-in-hand with government, foundation, and private-sector clients. To help organizations “make it real,” we convene multidisciplinary stakeholders, facilitate alignment among partners, map ecosystems, create frameworks for thoughtful and considered decision-making, build scenarios around opportunity areas, select pathways, design strategic programs — and ultimately, operationalize and launch new initiatives. When the bets are big and the stakes are high, our clients come to us for rapid alignment, smart strategies, and agile execution.\n\nWe deliberately design pilots and incentive programs for both short-term and long-term ambitions. When Osso VR won the EdSim Challenge, it was a newly established company. Since then, the company has deployed its solution in more than 20 global hospital residency programs and now employs over 100 people. Last year, the winner of the Opioid Detection Challenge was awarded a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) contract to conduct the first phase of a pilot program; its advanced threat algorithms detect narcotics and opioids that are shipped and concealed in mail and other packages. And the results of MagQuest will inform the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s acquisition strategy for a World Magnetic Model data collection capability, with an expected procurement that can provide operational capacity by 2027. We also design pilot programs to validate and refine concepts: CTE CyberNet, initially a three-location pilot, is now set to expand into additional locations. \n

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