Proof of Usefulness Report

SmartConnect IoT

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+184
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Project verified as a legitimate B2B IoT solutions provider (SmartConnect IoT) with significant partnerships (Intel) and accolades (HackerNoon Startup of the Year). However, the submission quality is critically low, containing demonstrably false claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') and inaccurate data (Team size '280' likely confused with award vote count). The score reflects the verified potential of the business heavily penalized for the deceptive and poor-quality submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+60
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+40
Evidence Of Traction+60
Market Timing Relevance+30
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+205
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+184

Project Details

Description
SmartConnect IoTis in the Internet of Things Infrastructure Industry

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