Proof of Usefulness Report

Mindi Hub

Analysis completed on 2/19/2026

+64
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The MINDI Hub is a verifiable, recently launched (Jan 2025) microelectronics research center at Dalhousie University with confirmed funding of $1.4M CAD. However, the submission contains significant inaccuracies, such as claiming the audience is 'everyone' and that 'most people have used' the product, which contradicts its nature as a niche B2B/academic hub. While the project has high real-world utility and market timing relevance due to the semiconductor boom, the score is heavily penalized by the low quality of the response and false traction claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.25
Audience Reach Impact+4.0
Technical Innovation+12.75
Evidence Of Traction+9.75
Market Timing Relevance+9.5
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+56.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+64

Project Details

Project URL
mindihub.ca
Description
The Microelectronics Innovation, Design and Integration (MINDI) Hub at Dalhousie University is helping to lead the way in microelectronics innovation, design and integration in Nova Scotia. We partner with industry to explore a range of semiconductor innovation opportunities, including finding ways to make more efficient and powerful microelectronics that will enable autonomous devices, ocean sensing, biomedicine, IoT and other advanced technology applications.

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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Technical Roadmap

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