Geovation Scotland Grant

About this grant

Geovation is an accelerator programme for early-stage founders bringing well-validated, data-driven solutions based on location, land and property data to market. The programme offers up to £20,000 in equity-free funding paid in five instalments across 12 months, access to open and proprietary Ordnance Survey and HM Land Registry datasets, a dedicated Tech Team offering bookable clinics for full-stack development, data architecture, spatial analysis and GIS training, and tailored workshops and one-to-one coaching. The accelerator runs six months of intensive support followed by six months of hands-off support, and includes 18 months of desk space at the Geovation Hub in London. The programme is organised into three tracks: Location Intelligence with Ordnance Survey, PropTech with HM Land Registry, and Spatial Prioritisation and Land Use with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Satellite Applications Catapult. Each cohort selects three startups per track, and there are two cohorts a year. The programme is run by Geovation as an initiative of OS, HMLR, DEFRA and SAC. The page also describes a broader community membership offering access to the Hub, partner networks and events, and separate bespoke innovation services for organisations. The Scotland-specific page references Cohort 8, with cohort introductions for startups such as Aurorion and WasteSync listed in news items, but the page does not state a Scotland-specific funding pot or separate Scotland eligibility criteria.

Eligibility

Aimed at early-stage founders with well-validated location, land or property data ideas. Applicants submit a focused application about their idea and its validation. Geographic restriction to Scotland is not explicitly stated on the page; the programme refers to a London Hub and membership across Great Britain. The page does not specify prior-recipient rules.

Key requirements

• ✓Based in or operating in Scotland
• ✓Innovation using location data and geospatial technology
• ✓Early-stage startup or SME status

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Geovation Scotland - Cohort 8 offer?

Geovation Scotland offers $26K.

Who can apply for Geovation Scotland?

Eligibility covers organisations in GB; startup, sme. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.

Relevant sectors

About this sector

Climate software and data funding supports emissions accounting, climate risk analytics, Earth observation, digital MRV and tools for planners. It is offered as innovation grants, public contracts for data services and support from technology programmes. Buyers generally look for data quality, interoperability and evidence that users rely on the tool.