Proof of Usefulness Report

UTSA SBDC Center for Government Contracting

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+463
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The UTSA SBDC Center for Government Contracting is a highly legitimate, established institution (verified via search) that provides significant economic value to small businesses in Texas (securing millions in contracts). However, the project submission itself is of very low quality, containing obviously false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone') and lacking specific evidence. The score reflects the high real-world utility and verified institutional traction of the center, heavily penalized by the poor response quality and false submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+60
Technical Innovation+30
Evidence Of Traction+106.25
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+503.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+463

Project Details

Description
The UTSA SBDC Center for Government Contracting is a specialty center of the Texas South-West SBDC Network at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). The center provides services through the following programs: Government Contracting, Employer Services, Emergency Preparedness, and Cybersecurity. These programs assist small business owners with a focus on the needs of veteran entrepreneurs, woman-owned small businesses, employers, small to medium manufacturers, and cybersecurity compliance. The service area includes 79 counties of the Texas South-West SBDC Regional Network.

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