Proof of Usefulness Report

Sensorfact

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+708

Proof of Usefulness Score

Category Standard

Sensorfact is a highly successful, verified industrial IoT scale-up based in the Netherlands, recently acquired by ABB (early 2025). External verification confirms 300+ employees, ~€60M+ revenue, and 1,900+ industrial customers, validating exceptional traction and utility. However, the specific project submission provided contained inaccurate 'filler' data (e.g., audience 'everyone', traction 'most people'), resulting in a low Response Quality score. The final PoU score reflects the immense real-world value and proven market success of the company, adjusted downward slightly for the poor quality of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)

Audience Reach Impact2.0)

Technical Innovation1.5)

Evidence Of Traction2.5)

Market Timing Relevance1.0)

Functional Completeness0.5)

Subtotal+875

Usefulness Multiplierx0.81

Final Score+708

Project Details

Project URL

sensorfact.nl

Description

Here at Sensorfact we're making the world more sustainable, starting with the industry. Imagine those factories which consume lots of energy? We help them reduce their energy consumption by using smart hardware and software to give insights and advise them how to make a difference.\n\nWe provide inexpensive non-invasive wireless energy-harvesting sensors coupled with 4G-enabled bridges. No production downtime === money saved === happy clients. The data is sent straight to our cloud-hosted energy management system and is accessible from anywhere.

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