Proof of Usefulness Report

VectraWave

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+425
Proof of Usefulness Score
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VectraWave is a legitimate, established (2006) manufacturer of high-frequency MMICs and MCMs for defense, aerospace, and telecommunications. External search confirms the company was acquired by/merged into Diades Marine in 2024, validating its commercial viability and traction (Team ~30-50). However, the project submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing exaggerated claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') and vague financial data. The high score reflects the verifiable real-world utility and technical sophistication of the hardware, heavily penalized by the poor response quality and lack of substantiated evidence in the text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+170.0
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+127.5
Evidence Of Traction+120.0
Market Timing Relevance+60.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+500
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+425

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Since its foundation in 2006, VECTRAWAVE has developed MMICs and MCMs for defense and aerospace applications such as ground and navy radars, electronic warfare…

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