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Geovation announces its 23rd cohort of innovative startups and welcomes its newest partner to the Accelerator
The Natural Environment Research Council has also joined Defra, HM Land Registry and Ordnance Survey as a new partner of the programme.
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Ordnance Survey marks 225 years since publishing the blueprint for modern mapping
Celebrating the anniversary of the 1801 map of Kent, an incredible endeavour that took more than ten years to complete.
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Ordnance Survey and Esri UK seek new ideas to improve social housing services
Innovation challenge invites entries from housing providers – winner receives free technology, data and consultancy to bring idea to life.
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How Geovation startups are using innovation in very different ways to combat the impact and cost of flooding
Trying to reduce flood damage before it starts and using AI to make new developments more flood resistant.
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How Ordnance Survey data is underpinning an Environment Agency tool helping to reduce flood risk
In its first year, the tool has saved more than 400 hours and delivered nearly £130,000 in financial benefits.
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Fascinating new book brings Ordnance Survey’s illustrious archives to life
Fascinating new book brings Ordnance Survey’s illustrious archives to life.
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Ordnance Survey renews Open Geospatial Consortium strategic membership and expands partnership through Geovation
The renewal builds on many years of collaboration between the two organisations.
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National Underground Asset Register breaks another barrier
One year after OS took responsibility for operating NUAR, more than 400 asset owners have added data showing the location of their underground infrastructure.
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Britain's cities are getting hotter and trapping heat they can no longer release
After a summer of record temperatures and heatwaves, new Ordnance Survey analysis reveals where urban heat islands could intensify most this century.
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