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Geovation is an initiative for PropTech (property technology) and GeoTech (geospatial technology) start-up entrepreneurs to use location and property data in innovative ways, sponsored by HM Land Registry and Ordnance Survey. By coming up with solutions to existing problems or filling a gap in the market, these start-ups create products and services which benefit society and stimulate economic growth.

To date, 150 GeoTech and PropTech start-ups have been supported and more than 1,500 jobs created.

The PropTech start-ups are:

• Pantera Solutions Transforming forecasting and strategy planning for commercial real estate.
• Blocktype Helping developers and planners understand the development potential of land.
• EverKnock A virtual concierge to manage your home move.

The GeoTech start-ups are:

• Wateraware Collective Creating a living map of water quality data across the UK.
• Civitem Advanced analytics for climate resilience planning in agriculture.
• RouteZero RouteZero decarbonises business travel by 55% using digital tools.

Andrew Trigg, Chief Geospatial and Data Officer at HM Land Registry, commented:

By offering our data, grant funding and mentoring to the new participants over the next 12 months, were fostering the next generation of data-led entrepreneurs, and were excited to see how they go on to transform the property industry and beyond.

The Geovation Accelerator Programme offers 12 months bespoke support to help early-stage founders grow their business. Start-ups receive up to 20,000 in grant funding and the equivalent of over 100,000 in support during the programme including workshops, coaching and access to data from Ordnance Survey and HM Land Registry.

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