Proof of Usefulness Report

Mi-IDEA

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+2
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission appears to be spam or a critical data error. The Project Name 'IronBlade' (a known mobile game by Gameloft) contradicts the Description which details 'Mi-IDEA' (a legitimate innovation center by Cisco/MSP). Additionally, the traction claims ('most people have used my product') are factually impossible for the described B2B accelerator, and the revenue field uses crypto-terminology ('marketcap') irrelevant to the project. The submission is evaluated as having near-zero validity due to these glaring inconsistencies.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+1.25
Audience Reach Impact+0
Technical Innovation+0
Evidence Of Traction+0
Market Timing Relevance+0.5
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+1.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+2

Project Details

Project URL
mi-idea.com
Description
Mi-IDEA is a post-accelerator, based in the heart of Manchester Science Park and run by Cisco and Manchester Science Partnerships (MSP). Mi-IDEA stands for Manchester-Inspired Innovation Digital Enterprise Alliance. The aim is to help start-ups scale into flourishing, sustainable businesses, giving them the space, custom tailored support and opportunities to grow. We are looking for start-ups with a minimum viable product in digital healthcare, Internet of Things (IoT), smart cities, digital creative and disruptive digital tech. As a node in the Cisco National Virtual Incubator, the centre plays a vital role in the development of digital economy in the North of England. Mi-IDEA also provides a hub for co-innovation, bringing together tech start-ups, large corporates, universities and government research institutions to solve the UK’s most pressing challenges. For more information, please visit www.mi-idea.com or follow @mi_idea on Twitter

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