InGeoDTM

The project aims to further develop existing approaches to data sharing and to promote the intersectoral exchange of geodata. To this end, an optimized data trust model is being developed that makes geodata available for different domains. The focus is on the "InGeoForum" network, which is being established and scaled as a practical and sustainable data trustee. In addition, an exemplary, modular and customizable data space for geodata is being created that is largely Gaia-X and IDSA-compliant.

The challenge

With InGeoDTM, we want to create an exemplary data space for diverse geodata. Modern geodata comes from various digital sources and is much more than just maps; it is indispensable in many areas. Today, traditional geodata is supplemented by georeferenced data from IoT sensor networks, smartphones, vehicles and energy data. Without up-to-date geo and earth observation data, autonomous vehicles, efficient energy planning and sensible urban planning are not possible.

Our service

The aim is to establish a scalable data trustee in the field of geoinformation. Data is of great value today, but often only large platform providers benefit from it, while the creators of data are rarely adequately remunerated. They bear the costs of data creation and management, often provide data for free or pay for access. A manufacturer-independent data space can remedy this situation by effectively managing valuable geodata and making it accessible for applications such as mobility, energy transition and climate protection.

The result

The data trust model is implemented in a largely Gaia-X and IDSA-compliant, horizontal geodata space that provides georeferenced data sources in a trustworthy, vendor-neutral and data-sovereign environment. The initial data comes from partners in science, business and administration. The horizontal geodata space replaces specialized solutions for geodata integration and enables data exchange with other domains.

The partners

• Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD
• wetransform GmbH
• German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence GmbH (DFKI)
• M.O.S.S. Computer Grafik Systeme GmbH
• Information and Cooperation Forum for Geodata of ZGDV e.V. (InGeoForum)

The funding  

• Funded by: Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
• Funding reference: 16DTM310A
• Duration: 06/2024-12/2025