Proof of Usefulness Report

ThingWave AB

Analysis completed on 2/28/2026

+364
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

ThingWave AB is a legitimate Swedish deep-tech company (spin-off from Luleå University of Technology) specializing in Industrial IoT and 'Smart Rock Bolts' for mining safety. External verification confirms high technical innovation and real-world utility in the mining sector, with support from EU grants (EIT RawMaterials) and pilots with major companies like Outokumpu. However, the submission itself was of very poor quality, containing clearly false or exaggerated claims (e.g., audience is 'everyone', 'most people have used my product') and lacking specific data. The score reflects the strong underlying technology and B2B utility, heavily penalized by the lack of accurate traction data and the low quality of the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+17.0
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+9.6
Evidence Of Traction+2.5
Market Timing Relevance+7.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+38.35
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+364

Project Details

Project URL
Description
ThingWave provides Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and services for rock bolt monitoring, Digitalized ground support, Condition monitoring and Industry 4.0

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