Proof of Usefulness Report

Signapse

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+228
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Signapse is a verifiable high-potential accessibility startup (University of Surrey spinout) with ~$3.5M in funding and enterprise clients (LNER, Network Rail). However, the project submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing hallucinated traction claims ('most people have used my product') and incorrect data (125 team size vs ~27 actual). The score reflects the strong underlying utility and technology, heavily penalized for the unreliable submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+95.0
Audience Reach Impact+32.0
Technical Innovation+54.0
Evidence Of Traction+37.5
Market Timing Relevance+34.0
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+253.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+228

Project Details

Project URL
signapse.ai
Description
Signapse is a Sign Language translation software company that uses Generative AI to achieve photo-realism and accuracy to provide greater accessibility for the Deaf community. Broadcast media, announcements in public spaces, and websites can be inaccessible if you are a sign language user and it is our job to make sure your organisation provides great access for Deaf people. All of the world’s digital information currently exists in a written and audible format. Signapse won’t stop until all this information is automatically available in Sign Language.

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