Proof of Usefulness Report

RECARBON

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+248
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

RECARBON (recarbon.it) is a verifiable, award-winning Italian startup (JEC Innovation Award, Polynt partnership) addressing high-value circular economy needs in carbon fiber recycling. However, the project submission itself is of extremely low quality (e.g., username 'CrimsonFang', false claims of 'everyone' reach, and hyperbolic traction statements). While the technology and market timing are excellent (Score 200+), the score is heavily penalized by the lack of professional detail and verifiable data provided in the entry itself, relying almost entirely on external verification.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+90
Audience Reach Impact+16
Technical Innovation+51
Evidence Of Traction+50
Market Timing Relevance+30
Functional Completeness+1
Subtotal+238
Usefulness Multiplierx1.04
Final Score+248

Project Details

Project URL
Description
RECARBON develops and produces innovative products made with recycled carbon fiber. The goal is to enable circular economy in the Advanced Materials Industry

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