Deadline: 4-Sep-23
Applications are now open for the Geovation Accelerator Programme, a uniquely founder-friendly programme designed to help entrepreneurs build their business and help them solve real world challenges using geospatial and property data.
The Accelerator Programme is backed by Ordnance Survey and HM Land Registry and has supported over 150 startups to deliver innovation in Geotech and Proptech sectors, providing tech and data advice, business support and subject matter expertise to help power startup up growth.
Tracks
- The Geovation Accelerator Programme is made up of two tracks:
- GeoTech
- The GeoTech track of the Accelerator Programme, which is supported by OS, is seeking start-ups in the energy, environment, sustainability, transport, health and well-being, and resilience and protection of life sectors.
- This track is supported by Ordnance Survey, who provides unrivalled geospatial expertise to support startups on their journey.
- PropTech
- PropTech is for startups who focus on delivering innovation in the property sector.
- Whilst PropTech startups have access to support provided Ordnance Survey, this track is supported by HM Land Registry who provide dedicated support and sector-leading insight and expertise.
- GeoTech
Benefits
- Funding
- You will receive up to £20,000 equity-free grant funding, broken down into two six-month £10,000 installments.
- Data
- Founders receive access to a range of exclusive open and proprietary datasets from Ordnance Survey, HM Land Registry, and other partners.
- Coaching
- Geovation provides a coach for founders on the programme.
- They are available to discuss any aspect of the founder’s experience, be that personal or business-development based.
- Bespoke Support
- Dedicated support from industry leaders, technical support, corporate partners, alumni network, and Geovation’s community — tailored to your specific needs.
- Workshops
- Their workshop schedule will be tailored to the needs of each cohort.
- Topics include finance and fundraising, business planning, legal and IP, and company law and are designed to support every aspect of starting and growing a business.
- Final Showcase
- The showcase event at the end of the programme celebrates the success of startups. It provides the opportunity to meet investors, corporate partners, and representatives from other government bodies.
- Workspace
- They provide 12 months of dedicated desk space and bookable meeting rooms for your team at their Geovation Hub in London .
- Industry events
- They provide opportunities to present your business at industry events and in communication activities throughout the programme.
Eligibility Criteria
- The program is seeking innovative early-stage start-ups using location and/or property data. To be eligible to apply, start-ups must be:
- UK registered or eligible to be.
- Innovating to address challenges in the following areas:
- GeoTech: energy, environment, sustainability, transport, health and well-being, and resilience and protection of life.
- PropTech: using land or property data and technology to revolutionise the property industry. There is a particular emphasis on the development of a simpler, user-friendly, and transparent digital process for buying and selling property which will benefit homeowners and enable a world leading property market.
- Incorporated or not.
- Pre-seed funding.
For more information, visit Ordnance Survey.