Proof of Usefulness Report

Space East

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+44
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Space East is a legitimate UK government-backed space cluster with high potential utility for the region's economy. However, the submission itself contains significant red flags: the claim that 'most people have used my product' is demonstrably false for a B2B/Gov network, and the audience reach of 'everyone' is unrealistic. The terminology 'marketcap' is incorrectly applied to what is likely grant funding. The score reflects the value of the underlying entity, severely penalized by the incoherence and inaccuracy of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.0
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+3.0
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+38.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+44

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Space East is the UK’s newest space cluster and brings together leaders from across industry, research and Government in the East of England to develop and champion exciting new opportunities in space technology. Space East is hosted by the New Anglia LEP and supported by the UK Space Agency. The applications of space and satellite technologies stretch across the region’s leading industries including food and agriculture, offshore wind, coastal and marine science, health and social care, and transport and logistics. Combined with existing technology strengths and innovation assets including Adastral Park, Norwich Research Park, Hethel Innovation, OrbisEnergy, CEFAS, University of East Anglia and University of Suffolk, there are a range of opportunities for organisations to join our growing space cluster. We are already leaders in areas such as artificial intelligence, 5G communications, microgravity R&D, agri-tech, marine and life sciences and health tech, all offering exciting potential to unlock space-related commercial opportunities.

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