Proof of Usefulness Report

Tech Balance

Analysis completed on 2/18/2026

+12
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Tech Balance was a legitimate student wellbeing platform (approx. 1,000 users, Innovate UK awards) that has ceased operations as of July 2025. While it had historical utility, the project is now defunct, offering no current value. The submission contains hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') that contradict the niche scale and closed status. The 'marketcap' figure likely refers to a past valuation, not revenue. As a closed project, its Proof of Usefulness is minimal.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+5.0
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+1.5
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+0.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+12.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.94
Final Score+12

Project Details

Project URL
techbalance.co.uk
Description
Proactive student wellbeing for Higher Education. Tech Balance has ceased operations as of July 2025. We are grateful to our employees, customers, and partners for their support over the years.

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