Geospatial intelligence that connects the US and India
We work with governments, geospatial companies, universities and NGOs in the US and India, backed by five decades of experience and a network that spans both countries.
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We are passionate about solving hard problems with science and technology. Our work is to build a lasting bridge between two geospatial ecosystems.
Advise in the USA
Contribute to the US geospatial ecosystem in an advisory and consulting capacity.
Open doors in India
Help US geospatial companies work in India and understand its issues, challenges and opportunities under liberalized policies.
Share Indian expertise
Enrich the US talent pool with Indian expertise.
Build the network
Connect US and Indian industry, academic institutions, researchers and professionals.
Services
We collaborate with the Indian Government, the geospatial industry, academia and NGOs, drawing on a wide network of institutions and professionals.
Advise
- Strategic planning and management
- Technology and market trends for businesses
- Government policy and standards adherence
- Technical and advisory services in the geospatial domain
Evaluate
- DPR preparation and feasibility reports
- Quality control assessment
- Project evaluation and monitoring
- Evaluation of business proposals
Grow
- Encourage and mentor startups
- Training programs: development and evaluation
Opportunities for US industry and academia
India’s recent policy changes open the door to collaboration, new data and new markets. Benefits depend on how companies and institutions use them.
Collaboration
Easier partnerships and joint projects between American and Indian geospatial companies.
Data access
Detailed maps, satellite imagery and other data to improve products and support research.
Market growth
Fewer licensing and data-sharing restrictions make it easier to serve Indian businesses and agencies.
Technology transfer
Learn from India’s work in agriculture, urban planning and disaster management.
Startups and talent
Entrepreneurs can collaborate across both countries, and firms can tap India’s IT and data science talent.
Infrastructure and global challenges
High-quality spatial data supports infrastructure projects, climate response and healthcare.
Collaborative ventures
Joint missions, satellite projects and research between American and Indian agencies and private companies.
Launch services
India’s reliable launch record offers a cost-effective option for satellites and payloads.
Data and analytics
Shared satellite data supports agriculture, disaster management, urban planning and environmental monitoring.
Commercial opportunities
New partnerships in satellite technology, communication systems and space-based services.
Research and development
Joint work on propulsion, satellite design and exploration methods.
Education and training
Space education and training programs for American institutions and providers.
Led by Dr Siva Kumar Rachapudi
Founder and Managing Director. An IIT Delhi alumnus with five decades of experience in surveying, mapping, GIS, remote sensing and spatial data infrastructures across government, academia, industry and NGOs. He conceived, established and nurtured India’s National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI).
17 yearson the Open Geospatial Consortium board, now Director Emeritus
IITT NiFDirector, IIT Tirupati Navavishkar Innovation Foundation
BISMember, LITD 22 Geospatial Information
Let’s work together
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