Apply for Geovation Accelerator Programme (UK)

The Geovation Accelerator Programme is 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 programme is built around their startups, giving them what they need to grow their business, develop their minimum viable product, and prepare for investment.

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.

The Geovation Autumn Accelerator Programme is split into two tracks:

• GeoTech: The GeoTech track is for startups using geospatial data to create innovative products and services of any kind. This track is supported by Ordnance Survey, who provide 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.

Benefits 

• They provide 12 months bespoke support to startups joining their Accelerator Programme, structured to help founders grow their business and support their ambitions.
  • Funding
    • You will receive up to £20,000 equity-free 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 their startups. It provides the opportunity to meet investors, corporate partners, and representatives from other government bodies.
  • Workspace
    • They provide 12 months of 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 

• Looking for companies:
  • in Start-ups, Geospatial, Product Innovation
  • located in London (United Kingdom)
  • incorporated
  • idea or prototype stage
  • Angel or Pre-seed
  • have raised funding or not
  • currently raising funds
  • have revenue or not

For more information, visit Ordnance Survey.