Geovation

Geovation represents a forward-thinking initiative established by Ordnance Survey in collaboration with HM Land Registry. This unique partnership combines the extensive mapping expertise of Britain's national mapping agency with the property data authority of England and Wales to foster innovation in the geospatial and proptech sectors. Since its inception, Geovation has positioned itself as a catalyst for location-based and property technology startups, providing crucial resources and expertise to entrepreneurs looking to leverage geographic information and property data in novel ways.

The cornerstone of Geovation's offering is its comprehensive Accelerator Programme, which provides early-stage startups with financial support, technical resources, and business mentorship. Selected companies receive funding packages, office space in Geovation's London hub, and access to Ordnance Survey's premium geospatial data and HM Land Registry's property datasets. This combination of financial backing and specialized data access creates a unique advantage for participating startups, allowing them to develop and test innovative solutions with resources typically unavailable to early-stage ventures.

Beyond the accelerator, Geovation regularly conducts Innovation Challenges that address specific industry problems through collaborative problem-solving. These challenges bring together entrepreneurs, developers, and industry experts to tackle pressing issues in areas such as sustainable development, urban mobility, housing, and environmental conservation. By focusing on real-world problems, these initiatives have resulted in numerous practical applications that demonstrate the transformative potential of location and property data when applied to societal and commercial challenges.

Geovation has cultivated a thriving community of geospatial and proptech innovators across the United Kingdom. Their network encompasses alumni companies, industry partners, government agencies, and academic institutions, creating a robust ecosystem for knowledge exchange and collaboration. To date, the initiative has supported over 130 startups that have collectively raised more than £110 million in investment funding and created hundreds of new jobs. Notable success stories include companies developing solutions for sustainable urban planning, property transaction optimization, precision agriculture, and location-based services, demonstrating Geovation's significant impact on the UK's technology landscape.