Proof of Usefulness Report

WestMed National Hub for Italy

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+35
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a legitimate institutional hub (WestMed National Hub for Italy) supporting the Blue Economy, backed by the EU. However, the submission quality is extremely low, featuring contradictory claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone') that undermine the credibility of the specific entry. While the underlying initiative has real-world utility for a niche B2B/government sector, the lack of technical innovation and the poor quality of provided evidence result in a low Proof of Usefulness score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+2.00
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+2.50
Market Timing Relevance+7.00
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+31.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+35

Project Details

Description
We are the Italian Hub of the WestMed Assistance Mechanism. We support Italian stakeholders of the Blue Economy in accessing to EU funded programmes, through submission of project proposals in co-operation with international partners from 5+5 Dialogue countries. For further information please contact Leonardo Manzari (+39-346-7279-906) or Laura Parducci (+39-335-8457-015) at italy@westmed-initiative.eu You can follow us on Twitter at @WestMed_Italy

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