Proof of Usefulness Report

Stepstartups

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+52
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Stepstartups (STEP) appears to be a legitimate, government-recognized incubator for women entrepreneurs in India, demonstrating high real-world utility and positive market timing. However, the submission quality is critically low, containing exaggerated claims ('most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone') and confused metrics ('marketcap' for an NGO). While the organization itself has verifiable merit and government backing (Startup India), the lack of verifiable technical innovation and the poor quality of the application severely impact the final score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.00
Audience Reach Impact+3.50
Technical Innovation+3.00
Evidence Of Traction+7.50
Market Timing Relevance+8.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+44.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.18
Final Score+52

Project Details

Project URL
Description
STEP is a leading incubator and accelerator for women entrepreneurs.

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