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Three core areas of focus:
The Future of Geospatial
Integrity, Provenance, and Trust (IPT)
Because decisions are only as strong as the data behind them.
In an age of synthetic imagery, black-box AI, and information overload, trust in geospatial systems is non-negotiable.
We’re building the frameworks that make integrity, traceability, and reliability part of the foundation—so trust isn’t an afterthought, it’s a feature.
Purpose-Driven Domains & Standardization 3.0
Real-world problems need more than generic solutions.
From wildfire response to underground infrastructure, digital twins to planetary mapping—location challenges are specific, high-stakes, and evolving. That’s why we’re rethinking how standards work.
Standardization 3.0 delivers modular tools, test environments, and reusable building blocks that accelerate innovation where it matters most.
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Ongoing projects bridging Climate, Ocean, Space, and Earth science to deliver open, interoperable geospatial solutions.
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Become a Sponsor
Fund innovation. Reduce risk. Accelerate solutions. As an OGC Research sponsor, you’ll help set the agenda—funding focused research and collaborative experimentation that moves geospatial technology forward.
Benefits include:
- De-risking innovation through shared development and testing
- Gaining early access to emerging technologies
- Maintaining vendor neutrality while leveraging top global talent
- Influencing best practices and future standards
- Demonstrating leadership in a cost-effective, collaborative environment
- Expanding your market through adoption of cutting-edge solutions
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Turn ideas into solutions—alongside the world’s leading experts.
OGC Members can participate directly in OGC Research initiatives to:
- Access funded R&D and reduce internal development costs
- Get to market faster with proven, tested technologies
- Build trusted relationships with sponsors and collaborators
- Help shape the standards that will define future systems
- Enhance your visibility and credibility through OGC recognition
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Put your expertise to work through the Research Pool.
OGC’s Research Pool is a curated roster of qualified individuals who support Research teams with specialized skills.
As a Research consultant, you can:
- Be selected to support funded innovation work
- Contribute technical expertise to high-impact challenges
- Collaborate with leading minds across sectors and domains
- Expand your influence while helping test what works
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You’ll find the latest thought leadership from OGC here.
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