Transforming Geoinformatics into Real-World Solutions

Why Partner with HeiGIT?

At HeiGIT, we are dedicated to making a real-world impact through innovative technologies, research and long-term partnerships. Our commitment to supporting humanitarian efforts, sustainable mobility, and climate change mitigation is at the core of our mission.

One of our strategic objectives is to provide actionable insights to non-profit organizations, local authorities, and society at large. We are dedicated to meeting the information needs of the society and place a strong emphasis on making our knowledge available.

What We Offer

Transforming Geospatial Data Into Actionable Solutions

Actionable Data

We analyze and enrich existing open spatial data, while generating new data products to deliver climate indicators for sustainable urban planning and support emergency response during disasters, among other applications.

Data Insights

We provide tools for the analysis, monitoring and visualization of OpenStreetMap (OSM) data. This information helps organizations assess whether OSM meets their specific requirements.

Routing services and mobility analysis

We enhance OSM road data to power domain-specific routing solutions and provide software for mobility analyses.

Knowledge Exchange

We offer GIS training and data literacy workshops to build capacity and facilitate effective knowledge transfer.

Community-Driven Solutions

We integrate citizen-generated data and local feedback into our analysis and data products, ensuring that our solutions reflect real-world experiences and address local needs effectively.

Our Collaborative Approach

We believe that collaboration is essential for creating sustainable and impactful geospatial solutions. By working closely with humanitarian organizations, climate action groups, research institutions and decision-makers, we gain valuable insights into their challenges. This collaborative approach enables us to tailor our technologies and methodologies to meet the unique needs of our partners.

How We Collaborate

Co-Design & Co-Development

Our team works side-by-side with our partners to design solutions that directly address their challenges.

Workshops & Knowledge Exchange

Through workshops, training, and strategic discussions, we ensure that our partners are empowered to utilize GIS technologies effectively.

Making an Impact

By combining our technical expertise with the local insights and experience of our partners, we aim to develop sustainable solutions that create lasting positive impacts.

Non-Profit Organizations

Assisting humanitarian efforts with accurate geospatial data.

Government Entities

Providing tools and insights to guide sustainable policy decisions.

Research Institutions & Networks

Collaborating on innovative projects in the field of geoinformation.

Community Groups & Grassroots Movements

Empowering communities through knowledge transfer and geospatial tools.

Who We Work With

Selected Partnerships

Missing Maps

Missing Maps is an initiative led by humanitarian organizations to fill critical gaps in OpenStreetMap (OSM) by mapping areas vulnerable to natural disasters and other threats, even before emergencies strike. This geospatial data is vital for implementing preventive measures and supports both local and international relief efforts during crises.

Since 2015, HeiGIT has supported the Missing Maps project by monitoring and visualizing its progress and impact. Using data from the HOT Tasking Manager and our ohsome framework, we provide insights into the initiative’s achievements.

German Red Cross

The partnership between the German Red Cross (GRC) and HeiGIT enables us to develop geoinformatic data products, methods and technology to support the humanitarian activities of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Insights from this collaboration also enhance HeiGIT’s work. Through this partnership, and with funding from the Klaus Tschira Foundation, a position for geoinformatics was established within the International Cooperation team of the GRC.

Humanitarian Open Street Map

Humanitarian Open Street Map (HOT)

Since 2017, HeiGIT has been collaborating with the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT), an international organization focused on humanitarian action and community development through open mapping. Together, we work on initiatives such as Missing Maps, disaster mapping, and GIS solutions for humanitarian assistance, while also contributing to teaching, outreach, and the development of new technologies.

BKG

Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy (BKG)

Since 2017, HeiGIT has partnered with the Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy (BKG), the central service provider for topographic data, cartography, and geodetic reference systems for the German federal government. Through this collaboration, we provide worldwide routing services and advanced mobility analysis using openrouteservice (ORS). This includes the development of fast-isochrones and statistical traffic analysis. Our partnership also includes joint research initiatives, further strengthening BKG’s geospatial analysis and routing capabilities.

Transforming Geoinformatics into Real-World Solutions

Why Partner with HeiGIT?

What We Offer