Proof of Usefulness Report

Sunderland Software City

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+361
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Sunderland Software City is a highly established, government-backed organization (founded 2008) driving significant regional impact in the North East UK tech sector. External verification confirms it creates thousands of jobs, manages millions in funding, and holds 'Smart City' status. However, the project submission itself is of very poor quality, making hyperbolic and false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'Audience: everyone'). While the real-world utility and traction are high, the score is penalized due to the lack of credible evidence provided in the submission and the inflated reach claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+187.5
Audience Reach Impact+30
Technical Innovation+45
Evidence Of Traction+100
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+425
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+361

Project Details

Project URL
sunderlandsoftwarecity.com
Description
We deliver a range of innovation, skills and business support services to help drive growth in the digital and tech ecosystem.\n\nThis includes:\n-We deliver the regional centre of the national Digital Catapult. This involves working with large corporates and SMEs to create commercial opportunities for tech suppliers across the UK - driving innovation.\n\n-We work with regional partners to help traditionally non-digital companies adopt digital technologies, and connect them with tech suppliers in the region.\n\n-We deliver business support to a range of local SMEs. This includes helping tech SMEs achieve and plan for employment growth.\n\n-We help raise awareness of opportunities in STEM careers through our skills programmes, which are delivered across schools and through other activities. \n\n-We represent our local tech ecosystem on a national level through our work with the UK Tech Cluster Group

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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