Proof of Usefulness Report

Smart Grow AgriTech LLC

Analysis completed on 2/27/2026

+19
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Smart Grow AgriTech is a verifiable small business based in Virginia, focusing on IoT and blockchain solutions for agriculture (specifically vineyards and hemp). While the project exists and has deployed hardware locally (e.g., Brix and Columns Vineyards), the submission provided is highly inaccurate and exaggerated. The claim that "most people have used my product" is demonstrably false for a niche B2B solution. The reported team size of 125 contradicts external data (Tracxn lists ~4 employees), and the "marketcap" figure provided for revenue is non-standard and low for a 7-year-old company. The project shows minimal real-world traction outside of a few local pilots and niche blockchain community press.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+55.0
Audience Reach Impact+2.5
Technical Innovation+45.0
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+40.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+21.625
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+19

Project Details

Project URL
smartgrowagritech.com
Description
SmartGrow's mission is to apply rapidly advancing technologies to outdated and harmful mass farming practices. SmartGrow helps growers maximize crop yield and health using innovative insights. AgriTech aims to address the many problems currently facing commercial agriculture. It was started by a small rural technologist and farmer, Alexander Mann. After researching, talking to local farmers and learning how commercial farms operate; Alex saw an opportunity to apply rapidly advancing technologies to outdated and harmful mass farming practices. AgriTech has a focus on merging technology and agriculture, with a focus on data analytics, Ai, and IoT. Furthering community development and education to engage the next generation of producers is a staple of AgriTech's mission. At AgriTech we believe “The more you know, the more you can grow”

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