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From storytelling to location finding, Nautoguide has developed intelligent, creative ways for people to discover family histories, flag up issues with cycle lanes, keep streets clean and even help visitors navigate their way around historical buildings.

Hosted by a location-sensitive, interactive digital canvas, Nautoguide can translate, capture, manage and publish complex data in simple and effective ways. Right now, the Nautoguide team is at the forefront of helping establish a high-tech presence in Brixham, using new technologies to promote local industry and grow the travel economy.

How did Nautoguide develop over the Programme?

Nautoguide recently won a funding bid to develop Roamie, a digital platform conceived to map and showcase destinations. Roamie is an AI avatar that wanders freely around a place you’re keen to visit and reports back its experiences. These can include insights on eateries, weather, local news, places of interest, local history and culturally tailored signposting. Nautoguide designed Roamie as a digital travel companion, able to explore on your behalf and discover new places, facts, and experiences.

2023/ 2024 Highlights

  • Winning a significant funding bid
  • Finalists in the CreaTech category of the Tech SouthWest Awards
  • Consolidating and growing the Geovey location mapping product
  • Building new expertise in Geospatial AI
  • Creating Geovey and building the MVP
  • Growing the board and building the case for investment

Where they’re setting their 2025 sights

With the technology components already in place and prototype work underway, Nautoguide will have Geovey demonstrable in Q1 2025. The team is working on partnerships to help them develop the concept into iterations that solve big problems in different industries, from educational bodies to charities and tourist destinations to product manufacturers. They are seeking seed investment to strengthen the team and grow the platform, including, designers, developers and sales and marketing specialists. Nautoguide is determined to put Brixham on the map as a beating heart in the high-technology geospatial landscape.

Growing with Creative UK

“The Creative Growth Programme has been transformational for Nautoguide. Through mentoring, workshops, and advice, it has helped us reframe our business strategy, making us more ambitious and growth-focused. We greatly value the companionship of other businesses and the supportive community the Programme has fostered.” Dave Barter, Founder