Proof of Usefulness Report

Startup Lighthouse

Analysis completed on 2/13/2026

+24
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes 'Startup Lighthouse,' a legitimate but concluded EU Horizon 2020 project (2018-2019) that focused on B2B startup acceleration. However, the input data contains severe contradictions and quality issues: the project name is listed as 'ThunderBlade,' traction claims ('most people have used my product') are objectively false, and revenue metrics are nonsensical ('all time marketcap: 50000'). While the underlying concept had historical utility, the project is currently inactive, and the submission quality is extremely poor.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+60
Audience Reach Impact+20
Technical Innovation+20
Evidence Of Traction+40
Market Timing Relevance+10
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+21.6
Usefulness Multiplierx1.11
Final Score+24

Project Details

Description
For a startup to enter a new market, the best advice is always to reach out to the right people - but how? - Lighthouse proposes a different way Soft landing combined with acceleration for startup batches from specific sectors - who are ready to scale internationally (Round A+) - 4 ecosystems, specific verticals Lighthouse offers Deep Dive Weeks in Berlin, Lisbon, Dublin and the Baltics - each dedicated to a sector: fintech, e-gov, blockchain, healthcare, traveltech, analytics, etc - Opportunity focused Qualified matchmaking with corporates and investors actively looking for tech or partners. It’s faster than an accelerator and with no bullshit classrooms. Scaling Manager are assigned to help identify and schedule key meetings, follow up and overall provide startups with a tailored experience. - Run by company builders, accelerators and investors Our business is startups and will ensure your company brings home a win. - The programme is free thanks to the European Commission - Startup Europe initiative: www.startupeuropeclub.eu Successful participants will be considered for higher value activities: such as Europass (access to top conferences and invite-only opportunities), Scouting Missions to New York, Silicon Valley and Israel - as well as winning the Lighthouse Top 10 Awards in front of our most distinguished investors! For more details and open calls, check our webpage: www.startuplighthouse.eu

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