Proof of Usefulness Report

Save Nemo

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+464
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Save Nemo is a legitimate, verified non-profit (Save Nemo e.V.) that has developed and deployed 'Nemo-Pi' IoT mooring buoys to protect coral reefs and gather ocean data. While the project itself has high utility, won a Google.org Impact Challenge, and has deployed over 300 units, the project submission contained poor data (e.g., claiming 'everyone' as the audience and 'marketcap: 50000' for revenue). The score reflects the strong real-world utility and verified external traction, heavily penalized by the low quality of the submission and the false claims regarding user reach.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+4.0
Technical Innovation+10.5
Evidence Of Traction+11.25
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+55.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.84
Final Score+464

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We are a European startup deploying micro-computers and sensors in affordable mooring buoys to make climate change data publicly available via IoT.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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