Proof of Usefulness Report

Whitireia and WelTec

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+49
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission represents a legitimate and established New Zealand educational institution (Whitireia & WelTec), verified by the URL and launch date. However, the submission quality is critically low, containing demonstrably false or nonsensical claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'marketcap: 50000'). While the underlying entity has significant real-world utility and scale (3000+ staff), the PoU evaluation penalizes the lack of verifiable data provided in the form and the exaggerated reach claims. The score reflects a high-utility entity undermined by a low-effort, potentially spam-like submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.0
Audience Reach Impact+6.0
Technical Innovation+3.0
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+5.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+39.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.25
Final Score+49

Project Details

Description
Whitireia Publishing runs the only NZQA-accredited publishing training in Aotearoa. It has been producing successful graduates for over thirty years. Developed and run in partnership with the industry, the Graduate Diploma in Publishing (Applied) is modelled on an apprenticeship. It focuses on practical experience and industry contacts, covering the full publishing process, from manuscript to finished product, and beyond!

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