Geovation (run by Ordnance Survey) supports early‑stage GeoTech and PropTech ventures that use location data to address social, environmental and housing challenges. It runs equity‑free 12‑month accelerators, time‑limited government innovation challenges, and global recognition awards, providing modest cash awards plus substantial in‑kind support (data licences, mentoring, co‑working). Geovation primarily funds UK startups (with specific Scotland cohorts) but its awards and thematic remit have an international footprint.
Runs cohorted accelerator programmes (open calls, typically twice yearly) that award equity‑free grants (£15k–£20k) plus large in‑kind packages (~£100k value); operates themed, time‑limited challenge competitions (competitive awards up to ~£100k) and annual awards that provide publicity/recognition rather than cash.
Apply to announced cohorts or challenges (accelerator windows typically open twice a year for Spring/Autumn; Scotland cohort runs annually); prepare a location‑data focused pitch and evidence of early traction, because selection prizes in‑kind data access and mentoring as well as cash; check specific challenge briefs for phased EOI/full proposal deadlines and note that awards are competitive and usually not open to unsolicited one‑off grant requests.
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Current and upcoming funding from Geovation (initiative of Ordnance Survey Limited) that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Open globally to organisations, teams or individuals with geospatial innovations or projects that use location data.
Deadline: Annual cycle (applications typically open mid-year with winners announced later in the year); check Geovation site for specific cycle dates.
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