Proof of Usefulness Report

OGFLab

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+5
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission conflates a university incubator (OGFLab) with a specific project (SwiftForge) but provides data corresponding to the university itself (founded 1964, 3000 staff) rather than the project. The claims of '300,000,000 marketcap' and 'most people have used my product' are demonstrably false and undermine credibility. The submission appears to be a low-effort test or misrepresentation with no verifiable traction for the specific project named.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+2.50
Audience Reach Impact+1.00
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+0.00
Market Timing Relevance+0.50
Functional Completeness+0.00
Subtotal+4.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+5

Project Details

Project URL
hs-offenburg.de
Description
The OGFLab supports startup-teams connected to Offenburg University (students, alumni, employees) to develop their own ideas and products and potentially start their own business. It focuses on rapid prototyping, 3D modeling, and gaming.

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