Proof of Usefulness Report

SUSTAYN

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+61
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

SUSTAYN is a verifiable B2B sustainability platform (Sustayn GmbH) addressing valid ESG/CSRD compliance needs with confirmed pilots (e.g., Hörmann Group). However, the submission provided blatantly false data ('audience reach: everyone', 'most people have used my product') which severely impacted the score. While the project has real-world utility and verified early traction, the current scale (<1k app downloads) and low-quality submission place it in the 'Minimal Traction' tier relative to the calibration scale.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+25.5
Audience Reach Impact+3.0
Technical Innovation+7.5
Evidence Of Traction+10.0
Market Timing Relevance+9.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+55.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+61

Project Details

Project URL
Description
SUSTAYN is the platform for more sustainability in companies! We motivate employees to act sustainably and to help shape sustainability in the company.

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