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Food Systems Have Complicated Problems. Where Can Geospatial Help?
Every year, around 1.3 billion tons of food – nearly a third of total global food production – goes to waste (FAO). At the same time, 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, with one in five affected in Africa (WHO). It’s a painful paradox: tons of food are thrown away while millions go without.
Unlocking the Power of AI in Geospatial Technology
Taylor Geospatial Institute (TGI) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) continue to drive innovation through its Generative AI Challenge. On March 6, 2025, TGI hosted its latest GeoAI Working Group meeting, which highlighted yet another round of practical applications of…
How Geospatial Innovation Can Reduce Food Waste and Improve Access to Nutrition
Every year, around 1.3 billion tons of food – nearly a third of total global food production – goes to waste (FAO). At the same time, 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, with one in five affected in Africa (WHO). It’s a painful paradox: tons of food are thrown away while millions go without.
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Taylor Geospatial Institute & AWS Announce Winners of Generative AI for Geospatial Challenge
Twelve teams led by innovators from industry and academia will receive a total of $1 million in AWS credits to advance cutting-edge geospatial generative AI projects St. Louis, MO — The Taylor Geospatial Institute (TGI) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) today unveiled a…
Taylor Geospatial Institute Announces Next Round of Planet Fellowship Program
Researchers using Earth observation data at eight institutions are encouraged to apply St. Louis, MO — The Taylor Geospatial Institute (TGI) is pleased to announce a new round of its Planet Fellowship program, aimed at advancing innovative research using Earth…
TGI Challenge: Harnessing Geospatial Innovation for a more food secure future
TGI is launching the Geospatial Innovation The Geospatial Innovation for Food Security Challenge to bring together experts and practitioners to leverage cutting-edge geospatial technologies to strengthen our global food systems. Learn about collaboration and funding…
TGI is proud to join the Cloud Native Geospatial Forum
We’re excited to announce that the Taylor Geospatial Institute (TGI) has joined the Cloud Native Geospatial Forum (CNG). CNG promotes cloud-based, collaborative approaches to geospatial data, making it more accessible, scalable, and cost-effective. TGI’s investment in…
Generative AI and the Geospatial Renaissance: A Call to Innovate
In an era defined by data-driven solutions, geospatial technology has emerged as a transformative force—bridging science, policy, and societal well-being. Now, with the advent of generative AI, we stand at the cusp of another significant leap—one that promises to…
Geo-Resolution 2024 Showcased a Thriving Geospatial Ecosystem
By Bob Grant Geospatial researchers, industry leaders, government officials, and members of the greater geospatial community gathered in St. Louis on September 12 for Geo-Resolution 2024 to discuss the future of geospatial technologies, the valuable information they…