Proof of Usefulness Report

PDX IHub

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+29
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a physical innovation hub and coworking space in Nigeria (pdxihub.ng), which holds inherent real-world utility for local enterprise development. However, the submission quality is critically poor. Claims that 'most people have used my product' and the audience is 'everyone' are unrealistic and unverifiable, resulting in significant penalties for credibility. The financial metric ('marketcap: 500000') is ambiguous and lacks currency context. The project scores as a small, local entity with no verifiable digital traction.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+14.0
Audience Reach Impact+1.5
Technical Innovation+1.5
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+6.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+24.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.18
Final Score+29

Project Details

Project URL
Description
PDX Innovation Hub (also trading as PDX iHub), is a pioneer Development Centre and Co-working Space providing a comprehensive and integrative suite of offerings. These offerings include: • Entrepreneurial skills training/capacity building and enterprise development services • Incubation services for technology-based social and commercial ventures • Digital and creative vocational skills development • Specialized labs for immersive and experiential learning PDX iHub specializes in providing pragmatic and innovative learning interventions and training programs to individuals aspiring to become entrepreneurs, and existing promoters and staff of micro, small and medium sized enterprises to increase their effectiveness and ability to succeed. PDX iHub programs are targeted at individuals (i.e., children, teenagers, young adults, adults and special interest groups) and start-up or existing corporate entities in the MSME sector. We offer a wide range of basic, intermediate and advanced programs that deliver general and specialized learning and capacity building outcomes from introductory knowledge of topics and awareness of concepts to measurable, progressive and scalable deployment of acquired skills and organizational capabilities for enhanced performance. PDX iHub also provides various configurations of work spaces within its facility for co-working and collaboration activities for individuals and teams working as self-employed, start-up or operational enterprises, or other valuable purposes OUR SERVICES FIRST LINE OFFERINGS 1. Entrepreneurship Development Schemes 2. Co-Working Spaces 3. Digital Technology Skills Development 4. Creative Vocational Skills Development 5. Space Rentals for Training, Business Events and Computer-based Testing At PDX iHub, we aim to inspire and develop 'mission-oriented' people to help start-up, build and manage scalable and successful 'cause-promoting' enterprises within sustainable ecosystems; serving the needs of our world

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