06.07.2026
Location Innovation Hub has continued to strengthen GeoAI skills, expand access to geospatial data and support organisations in making better use of location intelligence.
Location Innovation in Action: Highlights from Q2 2026
The second quarter of 2026 has been marked by growing recognition for the role of geospatial innovation in addressing sustainability challenges. Alongside this milestone, Location Innovation Hub has continued to strengthen GeoAI skills, expand access to geospatial data and support organisations in making better use of location intelligence.
Growing GeoAI expertise and practical use of geospatial data
One of the quarter's highlights was the recognition received by the Location & AI online course series, which was awarded a Special Mention for Best Green Initiative at the EDIH Summit 2026. The recognition highlights the growing importance of geospatial technologies, digital twins, geospatial data and GeoAI in supporting Europe's green transition. By the end of June, 309 participants had enrolled in the Location & AI online courses.
- Explore the courses at the Location Innovation Academy: Location Innovation Academy: academy.ogc.org
Location Innovation Hub continues to offer practical guidance across a range of geospatial topics. A new resource published during the quarter is the Geospatial API Business Guide, designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises make better use of geospatial data in their business. This and other practical guides have continued to support organisations, with 63 downloads across the guide collection.
Location Finland also continued to gain momentum. Earlier this quarter, the platform was selected for the Data Economy Spotlight 2026 list, recognising it as one of Finland's most inspiring data economy solutions.
Looking ahead
Work continues with new services and resources that make geospatial innovation more accessible. In the coming months, Location Innovation Hub will launch a new website for the Finnish European Digital Innovation Hubs, helping businesses and public organisations find the digitalisation services that best meet their needs. We will also publish a new GeoAI guide and continue to build new connections with European Data Spaces.
Interested in our services? Does your organisation have a challenge that Location Innovation Hub could help solve? Get in touch and let's talk.
29.06.2026
The DATASTEP project helps SMEs strengthen their data economy capabilities and turn data into business value through practical support, expertise and experimentation.
10.06.2026
The Location & AI online courses were awarded a Special Mention in the Best Green Initiative category of the EDIH Network Awards for Excellence 2026 during the EDIH Summit 2026.
28.05.2026
The Location Finland platform has been selected for the Data Economy Spotlight 2026 list, which highlights some of the most inspiring data-driven operating models and solutions currently emerging in Finland
27.05.2026
Geospatial and open data once again inspired researchers to develop new solutions at the Geospatial Challenge Camp 2026. This year, the challenge themes focused on sustainable mobility and transport.
08.05.2026
AI and location data are increasingly part of everyday business and decision-making. This webinar is designed to give you a practical introduction to GeoAI and show how you can start building your skills through free online courses.
08.05.2026
Selko Insights is a Finnish startup developing tools and expert services for sustainability reporting and analytics for SMEs and real estate owners. LIH supported Selko Insights by strengthening the company’s expertise in location data and GIS tools.
05.05.2026
With European data spaces, AI and new regulation emerging, now is the time for organisations to position themselves — not only as data users, but as active participants in the European data economy.
27.04.2026
Location Innovation Hub is organising a discovery trip for Finnish businesses to connect with German partners, explore new markets, and experience Europe's top public sector digitalisation event.
