Proof of Usefulness Report

Vueinnovations

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+177
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project URL 'vueinnovations.com' resolves to 'VU e-Innovations', the official technology transfer portal for Vanderbilt University. While the underlying platform is legitimate and possesses high academic utility, the submission itself is of extremely low quality (e.g., claiming 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people' have used it). The submitter email domain matches the project, confirming internal access, but the claims of 'marketcap' and user reach are factually incorrect or highly exaggerated. The score reflects the solid institutional backing (Vanderbilt) severely penalized by the lack of verifiable traction data and professional detail in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+80.0
Audience Reach Impact+12.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+25.0
Market Timing Relevance+20.0
Functional Completeness+2.0
Subtotal+169
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+177

Project Details

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