What is Geovation Scotland?
Geovation Scotland is a collaboration between Registers of Scotland and Ordnance Survey. It exists to accelerate property and location innovation in Scotland.
Our aim is to:
- bring about economic benefit
- promote open innovation
- provide early-stage tech start-ups with supported access to data and other expertise
- harness the opportunities that come from working alongside the Scottish tech, geospatial, and property communities
We provide support for early-stage tech start-ups working with land and property or location data. We do this in two main ways.
A funded accelerator programme
This offers up to 12 months incubation support for start-ups looking to develop their business.
The successfully selected start-ups can access a wide range of resources including:
- supported access to Registers of Scotland and Ordnance Survey data
- up to £15k equity-free programme funding
- free use of the Geovation co-working spaces in Edinburgh and London
- access to a community of over 1900 members UK-wide
- a mentorship programme
Following the above, we also offer a bespoke programme of content tailored to their skills and business needs. This can range from financial modelling to investment support to marketing and sales.
Becoming a member of Geovation Scotland
The Geovation network has over 1900 members UK-wide in the geospatial and proptech communities. By becoming a member founders can access a wide network of experts and organisations.
Membership provides connections for those interested in location data or land and property. It also gives access to an environment aimed at fostering innovation and creativity.
Who are our founders?
Our Geovation Scotland Cohort 8 includes:
Stitchbloc is an AI-powered web platform that helps UK tenants and landlords analyse and manage damp and mould issues in rental housing.
ProxiPal is developing a new category of safety technology. Their first product, Anchor, is designed to support autistic children who are at risk of wandering or becoming separated from their caregivers.
Strides is an AI-powered pedestrian safety navigation platform that helps people (particularly women, students, and vulnerable groups) navigate their environment via demonstrably safer routes, not merely faster ones.
ViaForth is an AI management tool that helps property firms handle viewing enquiries end- to-end, from first contact through to qualified, scheduled and confirmed viewings.
Aurorion is a voice-first, conversational storytelling AI platform that lets travellers speak with recognisable historical characters tied to the exact place they are standing in.
Tethered is a Scottish wellness platform for the consumer and hospitality sectors. It aims to help people sleep, relax and feel connected to place through authentic, locally rooted content.
WasteSync aims to eliminate a compliance risk for the heavy logistics and waste management industry. Their immediate focus is solving a critical operational vulnerability triggered by DEFRA's mandatory Digital Waste Tracking regulation in October 2026.
Our Geovation Scotland alumni
Get in touch
If you would like to hear more, including how to join the accelerator programme or community, sign up to our Geovation Scotland mailing list.
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To collaborate with us, or for any other queries, please contact admin@geovation.scot.