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Integrated Geoscience Solutions

Integrated Geoscience Solutions (Pty) Ltd t/a IGS

Brands: IGS

Flagship product: Predictive sinkhole mapping using Earth Observation data

Founding team: Dr Tshepo David Khoza and a team of GIS specialists and computational geoscientists

Application: Predictive subsidence monitoring and risk mapping using InSAR and machine learning

Sector/Industry: Geospatial Intelligence / Earth Observation / Infrastructure Risk Management

Subsector: Remote Sensing, Disaster Risk Reduction, Insurance Technology

Year founded and commenced operations: 2017

Year partnered with TuksNovation: 2024

Email address: info@igeosciesol.co.za

Website: igeosciesol.co.za

 

Description

Integrated Geoscience Solutions (IGS) is a Pretoria-based Earth science company specializing in predictive subsidence mapping through satellite-borne Earth Observation data. Its flagship solution integrates InSAR, geotechnical, and infrastructure datasets into a machine learning platform to identify and monitor sinkhole risks.

The system supports infrastructure planning, insurance risk assessment, and disaster management. IGS aims to deliver scalable, real-time hazard mapping tools to municipalities, insurers, and national infrastructure agencies.

Growth Objectives

IGS seeks to scale its predictive subsidence platform nationally to cover high-risk infrastructure zones.

Key growth objectives include:

  • Establish commercial partnerships with satellite data providers. 
  • Demonstrate predictive capability in pilot regions.
  • Secure funding for national-scale deployment.
  • Develop web-based alert and reporting tools.
  • Expand into insurance and reinsurance markets.

Differentiation/Value Proposition

IGS offers a novel integration of Earth Observation data with infrastructure and geotechnical datasets to predict subsidence before it occurs.

Differentiators include:

  • Continuous monitoring using InSAR and machine learning.
  • Digital twin architecture for infrastructure risk mapping.
  • Focus on high-impact zones (e.g., highways, settlements).
  • Scalable solution with national and global applicability.

Business Stage/Phase

IGS is in the early commercialization phase, having completed proof-of-concept testing and field validation.

Current activities include:

  • Development of predictive machine learning system.
  • Field verification and stakeholder engagement.
  • Preparation for pilot deployment and commercialization.

Investment Stage/Phase

IGS is seeking seed-to-growth stage funding to support technology scale-up and market entry.

Investment priorities include:

  • Acquisition of continuous InSAR data.
  • System development and field testing.
  • Commercialization and certification support.

Investment Raised

IGS has raised funding from the following sources so far:

  • Self-funded initial capital to establish operations and begin development.
  • In-kind contributions for data acquisition and prototype testing.
  • SANSA NeoFrontiers funding.