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We are the ONLY and LAST geospatial innovation team delivering spatial intelligence, Earth observation, drone analytics, AI-driven solutions, and digital systems that support smarter decisions for communities, institutions, and industries. Locally made, serving global
Why Choose Us
Locally made, Serving Global
We transform complex situations and data into actionable insights that support planning, resilience, and informed decisions.
Mapping & Spatial Thinking
We build spatial intelligence through geospatial training from foundational to advanced concepts, perform data collection using mobile tech, and the production of high-quality, industry-standard maps and visualizations that support informed decision-making
Earth Observation & RS
We leverage drone technology, satellite imagery, cloud-based processing, and geospatial analytics to transform complex spatial data into actionable insights. We have removed the limitations of time, distance, and computing power enabling faster and more accessible geospatial analysis and decision-making
Softwares Development
Custom geospatial software development services for web applications, mobile apps, QGIS plugins, and enterprise GIS platforms.
About Us
rootgis is incorporated in the United Republic of Tanzania under the Non-Governmental Organizations Act, 2002 and registered as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with registration number 00NGO/R/3662. The organization operates as an open innovation and learning center committed to empowering youth, women, and communities through the effective use of geospatial data and digital technologies.
99.999%
Youth-led Organization
50+
Corporate Customers served
50M+
Digital data created
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Our commitment to our clients is simple: "Put tech to work for you." Our success depends on our clients, so we ensure that when it comes to the "tech piece," we have got you covered.
Global presence, Locally crafted
rootGIS has executed geospatial and innovation projects locally, regionally, and globally focused on geospatial data, innovation ecosystem building, capacity development, data-driven innovations, and delivery of impactful geospatial products and services.
Countries impacted include Tanzania, Kenya, Ghana, United States, Brazil, and Kosovo.
Our tech stack
Spatial Databases & Data Management
PostgreSQL + PostGIS, MySQL, SQLite, and GeoPackage for efficient storage, management, and processing of geospatial data.
Desktop GIS & Spatial Analysis
QGIS, GDAL, GRASS GIS, and SAGA GIS for mapping, spatial analysis, geoprocessing, and advanced visualization.
GIS Servers & Web Mapping
GeoServer and MapServer for publishing, serving, and managing geospatial services and web maps.
Web Frameworks & Development Tools
GeoDjango, Laravel, WordPress, Bootstrap, jQuery, Spring Framework, React, Angular, and Vue.js for building scalable digital and geospatial applications.
Programming Languages & Custom Solutions
Python, PHP, Java, and other modern programming technologies used to develop tailored geospatial systems, automation workflows, APIs, and data-driven solutions.
Geospatial Development
We help you land a high-paying job or showcase your projects.
In the AI era where many people feel left out or replaced by machines, we help you own and build those machines
Beginner
$49
/ Person
Build technical fundamentals in GIS, spatial data, databases, scripting, and development environments.
- Basic understanding of command line tools, Git, GitHub, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals
- Learn GIS foundations using QGIS, map projections and spatial thinking
- Understand spatial data handling (GeoJSON, Shapefile, GeoPackage) and data cleaning fundamentals.
- Develop database awareness using PostgreSQL, PostGIS basics, SQL fundamentals, pgAdmin, database structures, relationships, and simple queries.
- Practice field and mobile mapping, Mergin Maps, QField, KoboToolbox, ODK, mobile collection workflows, and validation concepts.
- Learn foundational remote sensing concepts using satellite imagery.
Intermediate
$199
/Person
Ability to build, automate, deploy, and manage geospatial systems and applications.
- Automation skills using Python, scripting logic, Jupyter Notebook, APIs, data processing, debugging, and automation workflows for GIS tasks.
- Build interactive frontend geospatial interfaces using Leaflet, OpenLayers, MapLibre, and responsive layouts.
- Backend development concepts in geospatial systems with Node.js, Express, REST APIs
- Publish and manage GIS services using GeoServer, QGIS Server, tile services, WMS, WFS, WMTS, map publishing, and multi-user workflows.
- Practice deployment and collaboration using GitHub, Docker basics, Linux server awareness, Netlify, Vercel, cloud hosting concepts, and project teamwork.
Advanced
$299
/Person
Ability to architect, deploy, scale, and lead enterprise geospatial systems and products..
- Build production-ready WebGIS platforms with React, TypeScript, Mapbox GL, Leaflet, and scalable map rendering.
- Develop cloud-native geospatial systems through AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes awareness, storage systems, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation.
- Use Python, machine learning concepts, TensorFlow awareness, predictive analytics, and spatial modeling workflows.
- Design and automate advanced Earth observation systems using cloud infrastructures like GEE.
- Practice security and governance through authentication systems, role management, API security, database permissions, backups, and enterprise standards.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Some questions are repetitive. We have compiled some for you here
rootgis provides geospatial technology solutions including GIS consulting, spatial data collection, WebGIS development, Earth observation and remote sensing, mapping and visualization, geospatial software development, training, and decision-support systems for organizations, governments, NGOs, researchers, and businesses.
Yes. We design and develop customized geospatial systems ranging from interactive dashboards and WebGIS platforms to spatial databases, monitoring systems, mobile data collection workflows, and enterprise geospatial solutions designed around organizational needs.
rootgis combines deep geospatial expertise with practical implementation experience to deliver solutions that are technically strong, locally relevant, scalable, and results-driven. We focus on solving real operational problems through modern, cost-effective geospatial systems rather than delivering generic software or static maps.
No. We work with both technical and non-technical clients. Whether you need a digital map, a monitoring system, data collection platform, spatial analysis, or organizational training, we translate complex geospatial technology into practical solutions tailored to your goals.
rootgis works across multiple sectors where location intelligence supports better planning and decision-making, including climate and environment, disaster risk management, agriculture, fisheries, urban planning, land administration, infrastructure, natural resources, public health, conservation, logistics, humanitarian response, research, and smart development initiatives.
Yes. rootgis provides practical geospatial training and technical capacity-building programs for individuals, institutions, NGOs, universities, and organizations, covering GIS, spatial data collection, mapping, Earth observation, WebGIS, and geospatial system development through beginner, intermediate, and advanced learning pathways.
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