Geovation is an Ordnance Survey (OS) initiative, co-funded by HM Land Registry. We power collaboration between entrepreneurs and the public and private sectors to support the development of geospatial and property ventures which can generate social, economic, and environmental value.  

Our award-winning Accelerator Programme has so far kickstarted the business of over 150 startups, who have collectively raised a total of £130m in funding to date and created 2500 jobs for the UK economy. We’re delighted to open applications to join the Autumn 2023 cohort of startups taking part in the programme.

About the Geovation Accelerator Programme  

The Accelerator Programme offers 12 months of bespoke support to help early-stage founders grow their business. The initial 6 months provides more intensive support followed by 6 months of hands-off support. Start-ups receive up to £20K in equity-free grant funding and the equivalent of over £100k in perks during the programme including workshops, coaching and access to data from OS and HM Land Registry. 

We offer two application routes, the GeoTech track and the PropTech track: 

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. More information on these areas, as well as examples of startups in our current and past cohorts, can be found here. 

The PropTech track, in association with HM Land Registry, is looking for start-ups 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. 

Benefits of the programme

• Access to a range of open and proprietary datasets from OS, HM Land Registry, and other partners. 
• A range of workshops, events, individualised support, and socials aimed at helping founders grow their startups and networks. 
• Access to coaching and mentorship. 
• Up to 12 months Resident Innovator status at the Geovation Hub in London during the Programme. 
• Showcase event with investors and partners to celebrate and share cohort progress, as well as plans for next steps. 

Who can apply?

We’re 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. 

How to apply

Apply to join the GeoTech Track here, and apply to join the PropTech track here. Applications close on 4 September.