Proof of Usefulness Report

Matteco

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+403
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Matteco is a high-potential deep tech scale-up (University of Valencia spin-off) with confirmed Series A funding (€15M, Oct 2024) and a 1GW factory under construction. The project addresses a critical real-world problem (Green Hydrogen costs) with patented nanotechnology. However, the submission itself was of extremely poor quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product') and lazy data ('audience: everyone'). The score reflects the verified high value of the project (Series A, Hard Tech) heavily adjusted for the submission's lack of effort.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+95.0
Audience Reach Impact+60.0
Technical Innovation+85.5
Evidence Of Traction+80.0
Market Timing Relevance+38.0
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+359.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+403

Project Details

Project URL
https://matteco.com/
Description
Matteco is a materials technology company with a mission to decarbonize the economy and accelerate the energy transition, starting with solutions for green hydrogen production. The company develops high performance catalysts, catalytic coatings and electrodes, key components in producing renewable hydrogen through alkaline electrolysis and AEM. This patented technology, built on more than 10 years of R&D, transforms the economics of green hydrogen production, reducing both capital investment and operating costs. Matteco is a spin-off from the University of Valencia and is part of Zubi Labs, the impact company builder of the Zubi Group. Based in Valencia, Spain, it is currently expanding its manufacturing capacity to reach GW scale by 2024.

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