Ecosystem Membership
Unlock impact & innovation through location data and be part of our thriving community of over 2,000 innovators with tailored access to office spaces, resources, events and tech support.
With a legacy of nurturing over 250 startups and a network of 2,000+ innovators and organisations, the Geovation Ecosystem is leading the way in creating positive change and growth through location data.
Our memberships are designed for individuals, startups, SMEs, large corporations, public and third sector organisations, and investors. Members receive unparalleled support to put location data at the heart of impactful innovation, with benefits like expert tech guidance from international specialists and access to dedicated co-working spaces.
Unsure on which membership is best for you or want to ask a question? Reach out to our Ecosystem team for guidance.
Ecosystem membership benefits
Geovation is the home of the geospatial startup Ecosystem.
Created approximately 15 years ago by OS, Great Britain’s mapping agency.
2000+
Ecosystem Members
250+
Companies actively supported
900+
Events online and offline
What is the Ecosystem?
The Geovation Ecosystem is a dynamic community that has been growing for 15 years, bringing together startups, businesses, public organisations, charities, academia, investors, and individual innovators. We all share a common goal – using location data to drive new ideas and solutions.
The Ecosystem isn’t just about physical work spaces, it’s about offering access to vital resources like data, collaboration opportunities, networking, learning, business support, and partnerships. This network creates powerful connections that fuel growth and innovation. Join us to unlock the full potential of location data and be part of a thriving community making a real impact.
Memberships in detail
Annual Membership (per individual)
For individuals, startups with three or fewer members, public sector organisations, third sector organisations (charities, non-profits, academia), and investors.
This membership is not suitable for larger corporations or medium-sized enterprises.
Members benefit from access to a collaborative hub space without the need for desk or room bookings, receive 5 hours of clinics per year for expert advice, gain access to the Geovation Ecosystem via a Slack channel, and can participate in both online and in-person events. Best of all, this membership is free, providing essential support and opportunities for small entities to engage with and leverage the resources of the Geovation community.
This is also the option normally most suited to members working with our Scotland programme
Benefits Summary
+ Access to hub space
+ 5 hours of clinics per year
+ Slack channel access
+ Attend Geovation events (online and in person)
Annual Membership (per company)
For startups with more than three members, SMEs, and anyone needing to book rooms or desks, excluding medium and large corporations.
Eligible companies must have 10 people or fewer. Multiple Pro memberships can be purchased to gain additional benefits and allowances.
This annual paid membership provides access to the hub space, a Slack channel for community engagement, and five named member passes for hub access. Members can attend Geovation events both online and in person, and receive 30 room and desk booking credits every year (worth £450). Additionally, they benefit from 5 hours of clinics annually for business support services, the right to use the Ecosystem Members Logo, and the ability to book up to five desks simultaneously using credits. Members also have access to our add-ons such as desk and room booking services.
Benefits Summary
+ Access to hub space
+ 5 hours of clinics per year
+ Slack channel access
+ Attend Geovation events (online and in person)
+ 5 named member passes for hub access
+ 30 room and desk booking credits per year
+ Ecosystem Member Logo
+ Access to room and desk booking add-ons
Annual Membership (per company)
The Corporate Catalyst Membership is available in two bands based on company size and revenue:
- Corporate Catalyst (Medium) for medium-sized SMEs with 11-250 employees and an annual turnover of £2M – £10M
- Corporate Catalyst (Large) for large corporations with more than 250 employees and an annual turnover exceeding £10M.
Both membership types provide access to the hub space, five named member passes for the hub, and Slack channel access. Members are featured in the hub on physical displays and can attend Geovation events both online and in person. They also have the opportunity to present to our Ecosystem once a year for up to two hours in our Quadrant event space or boardrooms. Members can use the Ecosystem Logo and receive up to 20% discount on innovation consultancy. Additionally, they receive 5 hours of clincs per year, sponsorship opportunities for the breakfast club and/or awards, and up to 100 room booking credits (worth up to £1500). Members also have access to our add-ons and can enquire about custom membership packages with the Geovation team if desired.
Benefits Summary
+ Access to hub space
+ 5 hours of clinics per year
+ Slack channel access
+ Attend Geovation events (online and in person)
+ 5 named member passes for hub access
+ Up to 100 room and desk booking credits per year
+ Ecosystem Member Logo
+ Access to room and desk booking add-ons
+ Featured in Geovation hub on physical displays
+ Co-hosted presentations to community
+ Up to 20% discount on innovation consultancy
+ Ability to sponsor breakfast club and/or awards
Compare our membership benefits at a glance
Room and desk credits
Members of the Innovator Pro and Corporate Catalyst memberships can enhance their benefits with our flexible Credit Bundle Add-Ons. These bundles allow you to purchase additional credits, which can be used to book desks and rooms at the Geovation Hub in London through the membership portal.
How you can join the Ecosystem
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ecosystem Explorer Membership is our free tier plan, and is available to individuals, startups of three members or less, Public Sector organisations, 3rd Sector organisations, and investors.
No, room and desk booking privileges are only available to the Innovator Pro and Corporate Catalyst memberships. You may use a desk if it is available however you will not be able to book a desk. This includes the tables in the kitchen area which are non-bookable.
Yes, to upgrade your membership please get in touch with our Ecosystem team via email ecosystem@geovation.uk.
If you are on the Innovator Pro or Corporate Catalyst membership, and have used all of your free starter credits you can purchase additional credit bundles as add-ons from the membership portal store. Simply sign into your account and visit the store tab on the left hand side of your dashboard.
No, Innovator Pro is an annual membership for the whole company. You are granted access for up to 5 team members per membership but the starter credits are shared by all team members. For example, a company can purchase one Innovator Pro membership and provide access to 5 of their team with just one membership, however the 30 free starter credits they are issued are shared amongst the team.
If your company has 10 members or less, you may still join the Ecosystem Explorer free membership – however you will not have desk and room booking privileges. Larger companies with over 10 members will not be eligible for the free membership and should contact us if they wish to join the ecosystem at ecosystem@geovation.uk
If you are an existing member, you will have your account automatically transferred to our Ecosystem Explorer plan (unless you have a specific contract with Geovation in place). You will be contacted via email to notify you of this change – please respond to this email by the 20th of December to confirm your membership. If you haven’t received this email please get in touch with us at ecosystem@geovation.uk
If you already have a specific partnership contract with Geovation, you will not be affected by these changes. Please refer to the agreement you have in place.
If you are on the current accelerator programme cohort you will still retain all the perks and access privileges of the programme including reserved desks and room booking. You will also receive the Innovator Pro membership giving you access to purchase room and desk add-ons, for 1 year upon completion of 12 months of the programme.
There will be no immediate changes for Geovation Scotland members, this includes the Geovation Scotland Programme. However, we are working to bring you more benefits in the future. If you would would like to discuss the implications as a member working with Geovation Scotland pleas contact admin@geovation.scot
