Geospatial Solutions & Research Innovation
Exploring Commercial and R&D Opportunities
GMCY combines extensive expertise in Octave Geospatial software, Earth Observation (EO), Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with active participation in European and national research and innovation projects.
Expertise in Octave Geospatial Technologies
GMCY provides expertise in advanced Octave Geospatial software solutions, including:
- Octave Imagine (formerly ERDAS IMAGINE) – Satellite image processing, remote sensing, and geospatial analysis.
- Octave Alto Data Management (formerly ERDAS APOLLO) – Enterprise geospatial data management, discovery, and distribution.
- Octave Imagine Photogrammetry (formerly IMAGINE Photogrammetry) – Photogrammetric processing, 3D mapping, and terrain modelling.
- Octave GeoMedia (formerly GeoMedia) – GIS mapping, spatial analysis, data integration, and visualization.
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Research & Innovation
Alongside its commercial activities, GMCY actively participates in ESA-funded and European R&D projects, leveraging Earth Observation, AI, Machine Learning, and geospatial intelligence to develop innovative solutions for environmental monitoring, economic forecasting, cultural heritage protection, and sustainable development.
Completed projects include:
- CERES – Cyprus spacE sectoR dEvelopment Study (ESA)

- MICROS – MonItoring CypRus ecOnomy by Space (ESA)

- EYE – Economy bY spacE
Remote sensing, AI, and machine learning for economic and epidemiologic models

- YADES – Monitoring resilience of cultural heritage areas against climate change
EO and AI-based risk analysis for archaeological sites

- GI – Next Generation Gaming and Creative Technologies’ Platforms and Applications
Ongoing projects include:
- ERA4CH – Earthquake Risk plAtform For European cities Cultural Heritage protection

- CIRE4OT – CircularEconomy4OliveTrees
Automatic tree crown extraction and biomass calculation for olive trees

- MICROS II – a prototype platform for econometric nowcasting and forecasting

- CEOPS – Cyprus Earth Observation for Public Sector
Assessment of EO capabilities, stakeholder needs, and relevant EO solutions for Cyprus


