Proof of Usefulness Report

Tech South West

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+38
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Tech South West' represents a legitimate and valuable regional cluster organization connecting the technology sector in South West England. However, the submission itself is of exceptionally poor quality, containing demonstrable falsehoods (e.g., claiming 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people' have used the product) and vague data ('Technologies: Internet'). While external verification confirms the entity's existence, its ~2,500 member size and non-profit nature place it in the 'minimal traction' bracket relative to high-growth global tech products. The score reflects the legitimate regional utility dampened significantly by the lack of credible evidence and the inaccurate claims in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+70
Audience Reach Impact+30
Technical Innovation+10
Evidence Of Traction+50
Market Timing Relevance+50
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+35.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+38

Project Details

Description
The tech cluster for the South West of England.

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