Spatial Technology Validation & Prototyping

Urban Hawk is an industrial research and validation partner. We specialise in advancing a huge arsenal of spatial and GIS technologies through grant-funded R&D, rigorous field trials, and rapid prototyping. Our mission is to de-risk innovation for our clients and partners, taking promising technologies to TRL 6.

Demonstrated Capabilities Across the Geospatial Spectrum

Through extensive projects, we have helped to validate and trial a comprehensive suite of geospatial technologies. Our expertise lies in demonstrating their capabilities in relevant, real-world environments.

Maps & Tiles: Validating high-performance, scalable map tile serving for seamless visualisation and interaction on diverse platforms.
Intelligence & Observation: Prototyping advanced processing pipelines for OSINT, Earth Observation (EO), and AI-extracted features from complex imagery.
Advanced Sensor Data: Field-trialing the fusion and analysis of complex sensor data, including Hyperspectral and LiDAR, to extract critical insights.
Full Spectrum 3D: Demonstrating the utility of data models from 2D and 2.5D DEM up to full, explorable 3D volumetric environments for advanced simulation.

Proving Performance, From Browser to Data Centre

A core part of our validation process is proving that technologies can meet demanding performance targets. We ensure that the spatial data models and engines we trial are optimised for fast simulators and solvers, confirming their scalability for diverse deployment scenarios.

Browser & Mobile: Verifying lightweight clients using WebAssembly and WebGL for fluid, interactive experiences on low-power devices.
Desktop Power: Testing and optimising for mid-to-high-end PCs to enable powerful local simulation and analysis capabilities.
Data Centre Scale: Proving architectural soundness for massive, parallel deployments capable of handling continent-scale datasets and computation.

The Pathway to Commercialisation

We bridge the critical gap between research and commercial viability. Our process is designed to mature technology to Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL 6)—demonstrated in a relevant environment.

Upon successful validation, our model is designed for a seamless hand-off. This ensures the de-risked intellectual property becomes a core asset for our partners—the clients, integrators, and product developers—empowering them to proceed with full-scale productisation and commercial deployment.