Proof of Usefulness Report

The Habitat Foundation

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+54
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The Habitat Foundation is a legitimate Malaysian non-profit dedicated to biodiversity and conservation, associated with the UNESCO Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve. While the organization itself possesses high real-world utility and a sizeable team (125), the project submission is of low quality. Key metrics such as 'marketcap' are misused, and the traction claim ('most people have used my product') is factually incorrect and hyperbolic. As a technology project assessment, it scores low on innovation and verifiable digital traction, though its physical impact is recognized.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+6.4
Technical Innovation+2.4
Evidence Of Traction+10.5
Market Timing Relevance+7.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+48.05
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+54

Project Details

Project URL
habitatfoundation.org.my
Description
The Habitat Foundation is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to biodiversity conservation in Malaysia. The Foundation is contributing to innovative solutions to protect Malaysia's natural heritage in close cooperation with government agencies, experts, NGOs, and community partners. In conjunction with The Habitat Penang Hill, the Foundation supports nature education and sustainability issues as part of the UNESCO designated Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve. THF also chairs the Sustainable Tourism Malaysia Network which is a sector-led movement to champion regenerative tourism and grow a conscious travel community. In addition to our own Foundation-led initiatives, we support conservation, research, education, sustainability and training through our grants programme. The next call for applications for THF grants will be in August 2025.

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