Supporting Proptech and Geotech Startups in Scotland
A New Location and Property Accelerator for Scotland
Geovation Scotland aims to bring economic benefit, promote open innovation, and provide start-ups with supported access to data whilst harnessing the opportunities of working alongside tech and geospatial communities. The Geovation Scotland Accelerator Programme launched with the first cohort of startups in October 2019, based at a dedicated innovation space at Meadowbank House, Registers of Scotland’s HQ in Edinburgh.
The Geovation Scotland Programme is a funded accelerator. It offers the opportunity for property and geospatial technology start-ups to develop their businesses for up to 12 months. Applications for our Spring 2020 intake open on 13th January 2020.
Public Sector Backed
Access data and support from Registers of Scotland, Ordnance Survey and a range of public sector partners
World-Class Accelerator
Apply to our Accelerator for access to startup workshops, funding and technical support.
Supported by Industry
Support from industry partners, academia and a network of mentors and investors.
Scotland Team
Lyndsey Dougan
Geovation Scotland Delivery Lead
As well as ensuring the successful delivery of Geovation Scotland, Lyndsey will build on her background in communications and engagement to develop a strong network of supporters and partners and identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration nationwide.
Jess Sibley
Geovation Scotland Community Manager
Drawing from her experience in management and administrative positions, Jess is responsible for creating an exciting programme of activity for the Geovation Scotland community, supporting the day to day functioning of the office and providing support and advice for all its members.
Zoe Black
Geovation Scotland Admin Support
Zoe joins Geovation Scotland as part of our Modern Apprenticeship scheme, further highlighting our commitment to help young people into the workplace. With her experience in office administration, Zoe helps the Geovation Scotland department run effectively, ensuring we provide the best possible support for our Start-ups.
Unlocking the value of our national geospatial, land & property data assets
Geovation Scotland is a collaboration between Ordnance Survey and Registers of Scotland to help unlock greater value from our national geospatial, land & property data assets by supporting entrepreneurs, innovators and developers bring new location data and property services to market.
"The knowledge and support of the Geovation Scotland team has been exceptional. If they don’t have the skills in house they quickly find someone that does within their extensive network. As a solo founder having this to fall back on has been invaluable."
Martin Warne, Founder, Folarity
