Proof of Usefulness Report

Saaf water

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+128
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Saaf Water is a legitimate, high-potential project that won the prestigious 2021 IBM Call for Code Global Challenge ($200k prize). The platform uses AI-IoT sensors for real-time water quality monitoring and has conducted pilots in India (Goa). However, the project submission itself provided poor, inaccurate data (claiming 'most people' have used it and 'everyone' is the audience). While the technology and real-world utility are exceptional and verified via external search, the score is constrained by the project's early pilot stage and the low quality of the provided input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+142.5
Audience Reach Impact+15.0
Technical Innovation+135.0
Evidence Of Traction+42.5
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+106.88
Usefulness Multiplierx1.20
Final Score+128

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Saafwater is an AI-IoT platform that monitors water quality in realtime to forewarn contamination, and effectively communicate corrective measures to improve it

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