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Proof of Usefulness Report

Oakbank Innovations Ltd.

Analysis completed on 3/12/2026

+21.39
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Oakbank Innovations addresses a legitimate problem by helping UK SMEs claim R&D tax credits with lower fees and no lock-in contracts. However, the submission suffers from severely exaggerated claims (stating 'everyone' as the audience and claiming 'most people have used my product') alongside confusing metrics like 'all time marketcap: 500000' in the revenue field. Lacking verifiable traction, demonstrable proprietary technology, or accurate reporting, the project yields a low final score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15.0
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+1.125
Evidence Of Traction+0.625
Market Timing Relevance+5.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+23.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+21

Project Details

Description
At Oakbank Innovations Ltd (OBI) we are a Scottish-based tax consultancy and University spin-out established to enable Small to Medium-sized Enterprise’s (SME's), start-ups and micro businesses to claim for R&D tax relief services. More than 99.9% of UK businesses fall within this bracket and often are overlooked, neglected and overcharged by industry specialists. Why.We.Exist We exist to disrupt an industry where success fees have risen above 33% of the client's benefit. We exist to allow even the smallest of businesses to claim for this relief whilst charging lower fees for doing so and with no fear of 4 year lock-in contracts which have become the norm within the industry. We exist to provide; Accountancy firms, legal practices and business advisors with a trusted resource to help their clients unlock funds within their businesses. We exist to help businesses operating in Scotland with claiming for R&D tax relief. Of the £5bn awarded to UK business last year - just 4% of this amount was awarded to those with a head office based in Scotland. At Oakbank Innovations, we can greatly speed up the process as technical reports which would historically take up to several weeks to complete can now be completed remotely within 1-2 hours through utilising innovative new software.

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