geoFoundry - Research Translation for Geospatial and Earth Observation Innovation
geoFoundry works with Earth observation and geospatial analytics organisations to bridge the gap between research and innovation, and practical application, ensuring that promising ideas, analytics and technologies are designed, delivered and adopted in the real world.
Gavin Kennedy — Geospatial and Earth Observation Research Translation Consultant
Bridging geospatial and Earth observation research with real-world application.
I work with Earth observation and geospatial researchers and companies operating across agriculture, mining and resources, environment, and disaster resilience, where research and analytics need to translate into practical, real-world use. This often includes challenges such as:
Aligning research outputs with user needs and market realities
Moving beyond pilots or proofs-of-concepts to commercial outcomes
Managing complex multi-partner projects
Services
Geospatial & EO Consulting:
Strategy, applied analytics interpretation, decision support, program design.
Research Translation & Innovation
Feasibility and readiness assessment, user needs and workflow analysis, translation pathways.
Product Development Support
Market analysis and opportunity assessment, co-design with stakeholders, prototype testing and validation, commercialisation and scale-up pathways.
Project & Program Management
Planning and delivery of complex initiatives Project and program outcome and impact evaluation.
Training & Engagement
Stakeholder engagement, capability building, workshop facilitation.
Why Work With Me?
Simply because
I have deep domain experience across EO, geospatial, data infrastructure and research.
I focus on translation, adoption, delivery and impact.
I provide clear, practical, plain-language communication.
I am independent and collaborative, easily integrating with existing teams.
And my experience through
Working with FrontierSI and SmartSat CRC across applied geospatial and EO programs spanning research, government, and industry.
The Queensland Earth Observation Hub, where I supported innovation projects moving from research outputs to operational or decision-support use.
Providing advisory, project management, and translation support for large and complex spatial initiatives.