The war on bugs – how technology can help prevent insect damage to forests
Satellite images and drones can complement the human eye to provide accurate information about forest health.
Where is the funding for the geospatial experts?
Finding funding for geospatial projects is not always easy. In this article, EU funding experts take a look at the Horizon Europe programme. As you can see, sometimes it can be a matter of approaching the calls from the right angle.
Geospatial enthusiasts gathered at the world’s northernmost Geomob in Oulu
The second Geomob Finland event took place in Oulu on 9 November at the OAMK campus. Geomob is an event series and podcast that showcases ideas and innovations in the field of location information. It also provides a forum for networking.
4 social and health sector innovation solutions to be developed at the Geospatial Challenge Camp
The Geospatial Challenge Camp is now halfway through its 10-week work cycle. Interdisciplinary, international teams of researchers and students, formed during the Challenge Camp, are working hard to solve challenges related to health and well-being.
Courage, technology and (spatial) data is needed for a bright rural future in Finland
Technological progress has made it possible to carry out agricultural work remotely. Data is used to monitor animal welfare, how crops are growing and how food is getting produced.
Harnessing the Power of Metaverse Technologies for the Geospatial Industry
The geospatial industry, which plays a pivotal role in mapping and analyzing our physical world, is on the brink of a transformative revolution. The convergence of metaverse-related technologies will reshape how we interact with and understand our surroundings.
Location Innovation Hub – towards future solutions with location intelligence
The Location Innovation Hub is Europe’s only centre of excellence focused on location information. LIH works with a largenetwork of partners. Operations started in early 2023. “Our goal at LIH…
Building 3D models help in saving energy and mitigating climate risks
These models can be viewed in the Land Survey of Finland’s File service of open data. They provide building owners with useful information that supports their energy renovations and adaptation to climate…
Finland’s surface area varies
Finland’s geographical centre has been an area of interest before. While some have suspended an analogue cardboard model, some have tried to find the centre using mathematics. Because the calculation…
Geospatial Challenge Camp looking for business partners
Geospatial Challenge Camp Finland is a new innovation service of the Geoportti Research Infrastructure (Geoportti RI) and Location Innovation Hub (LIH). It aims at solving real-world sustainability challenges with open…