What Project InnerSpace does

Project InnerSpace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Houston, Texas, dedicated to accelerating the global development of geothermal energy. Founded in 2022 (with the precursor PIVOT conference series launching in 2020), the organization explicitly positions itself as a bridge between the technical expertise, drilling infrastructure, and workforce of the oil and gas industry and the capital base of climate-conscious philanthropy. It is recognized as the world's largest non-governmental nonprofit funder of next-generation geothermal and was named among the Top 5 Climate Nonprofits for 2025.

The organization's core technology is GeoMap™, a free interactive global platform that compiles decades of subsurface geological, geophysical, and well data to identify and characterize geothermal potential across eight regions: South America, Africa, North America, India, Asia, Oceania, Europe, and the Middle East. The platform incorporates proprietary well data from energy majors including Petrobras and Ecopetrol under formal data partnerships. Complementary technical initiatives include GeoFund, which deploys field teams to build first-of-a-kind geothermal pilots in energy-poor regions and projected 2050 population centers, and the Geothermal Resources Management System (GRMS), a standardized classification framework co-developed with the Society of Petroleum Engineers and modeled on the oil and gas industry's Petroleum Resources Management System. Country-level research reports — most notably the 2026 UK and India studies — quantify national geothermal potential and recommend policy pathways.

Project InnerSpace operates a community-led, event-driven model funded entirely by philanthropic donations through a 501(c)(3) structure with no commercial revenue stream. It serves governments and policymakers, the oil and gas industry, data center operators, and the industrial sector through free reports, the GeoMap platform, the PIVOT conference series, and Geothermal House events held during major climate weeks. The organization reported $16.6 million in research investments in its 2025 impact report and maintains a specialist team spanning geology, data science, software engineering, project finance, and stakeholder engagement, supported by a global network of academic principal investigators.

Name

Project InnerSpace

Legal name

Project InnerSpace, Inc.

Website

https://projectinnerspace.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Project InnerSpace is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that accelerates global geothermal energy adoption through its GeoMap™ subsurface mapping platform, philanthropic research grants, and partnerships bridging oil and gas industry expertise with climate-conscious donors and governments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geothermal Energy Resource Mapping

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136), Geothermal Electric Power Generation (221116)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Exploration Services (1382)

akta.pro primary industry

Enhanced/Advanced Geothermal R&D (EGS, Closed-Loop, Superhot Rock, Drilling Tech) (EUAMAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Geothermal Resource Exploration & Assessment (Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry) (EUAMAEAA), Superhot Rock / Supercritical Geothermal Power Generation (EUACAHAG), Geothermal Environmental & Regulatory Services (Permitting, Monitoring, Induced Seismicity, Water Management) (EUAMAEAL)

Keywords

• Geothermal energy mapping
• Subsurface resource data
• Geothermal resource assessment
• Clean energy development
• Renewable energy research

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Philanthropic Donations: Funded entirely by climate-conscious donors through charitable contributions. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and does not generate commercial revenue from products or services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Project InnerSpace operates the GeoMap™ interactive global geothermal resource mapping platform, which compiles decades of subsurface data to identify geothermal potential across multiple continents. It complements this with continent- and country-specific geothermal research reports, the GeoFund pilot-deployment program, standards frameworks such as the Geothermal Resources Management System (GRMS), and convening events (PIVOT conference series, Geothermal House). All offerings are provided free of charge to accelerate global geothermal development.

Product overview

Project InnerSpace is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the rapid global development of geothermal energy, operating as a platform-plus-programs model. The core platform is GeoMap™, an interactive global geothermal resources mapping system covering multiple continents. The organization supports its mission through multiple programs: GeoFund (field deployment of geothermal pilots), comprehensive research reports (India and UK geothermal studies), the PIVOT conference series, and Geothermal House events. Educational video series on geothermal technologies and the startup ecosystem complement these offerings. The organization leverages expertise from the oil and gas industry to scale geothermal energy development globally, aiming to achieve exponential growth by 2030.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GeoMap: Interactive global geothermal resources mapping platform covering South America, Africa, North America, India, Asia, Oceania, Middle East, and Europe.
• GeoFund
• GeoMap Europe
• GeoMap South America
• PIVOT
• Geothermal House

Products and services

• GeoMap™ Global Geothermal Resource Mapping Platform An interactive global geothermal resources mapping platform that compiles decades of subsurface data to identify geothermal potential worldwide, covering South America, Africa, North America, India, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Europe. Available free to governments, industry, researchers, and the public.
• GeoMap South America Continent-specific extension of the GeoMap platform covering South America, integrating onshore well data from Petrobras and Ecopetrol to reveal up to 6,000 GW of untapped geothermal potential.
• GeoMap Europe Continent-specific extension of the GeoMap platform covering Europe, integrating millions of data points to identify geothermal potential for power generation, district heating, industrial decarbonization, and data center cooling.
• The Future of Geothermal in India Report Comprehensive study identifying India's technical geothermal potential at 450 GW for electricity, 1,500+ GW for cooling, and 11,000 GW for industrial heat, with policy recommendations targeting 10 GW cooling, 50 GW industrial heat, and 10 GW electricity by 2050.
• The Future of Geothermal in the UK Report Multi-disciplinary study featuring 20 authors from over 10 UK institutions, providing a roadmap for geothermal in the UK with 3,900 GW heating/cooling and 25 GW electricity technical potential, plus 26 policy and financial recommendations.
• GeoFund (Geothermal Exploration Opportunities Fund) The Geothermal Exploration Opportunities Fund that deploys teams of innovators into the field to build first-of-a-kind geothermal pilots, accelerating demonstration of geothermal resources to decarbonize sectors such as industrial processes and heat.
• PIVOT Conference Series Decade-long conference series (PIVOT: From Hydrocarbons to Heat) catalyzing startups, governments, philanthropists, investors, oil, gas and geothermal industry players to collaborate on global geothermal development. Includes video archives from PIVOT2020, PIVOT2022, and PIVOT2023.
• Geothermal House Event Series A global event series featuring live programming, a 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' VR experience, and spotlights on innovators in the geothermal sector, held during major climate weeks worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 77% of global electricity demand and over 100% of global heat demand could be supplied by geothermal by 2050 if drilling continues at current oil and gas rates
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026Joint publication of 'The Future of Geothermal in India' report, combining CEEW's regional expertise with Project InnerSpace's global geothermal analysis capabilities. The report identified India's vast geothermal potential including 450 GW electricity, 1,500+ GW cooling, and 11,000 GW industrial heat capacity.
• XPRIZEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2026Collaboration to design a landmark incentive prize targeting breakthroughs in geothermal surface systems, including turbo-machinery and other surface plant components. Funded by Project InnerSpace, the prize addresses manufacturing capacity constraints and long lead times slowing geothermal deployment.
• Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026Partnership to develop the Geothermal Resources Management System (GRMS), a standardized framework for classifying, reporting, and communicating geothermal resources and reserves. Modeled on SPE's Petroleum Resources Management System used in oil and gas, aiming to reduce legal and transaction costs by 40-60%.
• Geotropy ehfminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIcelandic geothermal company implementing the Tapri Geothermal Cold Storage Project in Himachal Pradesh, supported by Project InnerSpace's GeoFund initiative.
• Multinational Technology Partner (unnamed)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for Phase I research and development of the global geothermal resource mapping platform (GeoMap), part of Project InnerSpace's R&D portfolio.
• UK Research Institutions ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for 'The Future of Geothermal in the UK' report featuring 20 authors from over 10 UK institutions including Newcastle University, Durham University, Imperial College London, University of Glasgow, National Geothermal Centre, Net Zero Technology Centre, ARUP, and others.
• PetrobrasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to incorporate onshore well data and promote geothermal energy development across South America, as part of GeoMap South America initiative.
• EcopetrolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to incorporate onshore well data and promote geothermal energy development across South America, as part of GeoMap South America initiative.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Fervo Energy: Fervo Energy is a leading next-generation geothermal startup using enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) and horizontal drilling technology. It is directly referenced in Project InnerSpace's video series and benefits from the same geothermal ecosystem the nonprofit is building through GeoMap and PIVOT conferences.
• Eavor Technologies: Eavor is a Canadian closed-loop geothermal technology company developing a novel 'Eavor-Loop' system that circulates a working fluid through a closed-loop wellbore. As a featured next-gen geothermal startup, Eavor operates in the same ecosystem Project InnerSpace promotes and is aligned with its mission to expand geothermal deployment globally.
• Sage Geosystems: Sage Geosystems develops closed-loop geothermal energy storage and power generation technology targeting baseload renewable power. The company is part of the next-generation geothermal startup ecosystem that Project InnerSpace actively supports through its GeoFund and convening programs.
• Dandelion Energy: Dandelion Energy is a residential geothermal heating and cooling company spun out of XPRIZE winner Google's project. It is featured in Project InnerSpace's video series as part of the geothermal startup ecosystem the nonprofit actively promotes and supports.
• GreenFire Energy: GreenFire Energy is developing advanced closed-loop geothermal technology including a low-cost, scalable geothermal energy system. The company is part of the next-generation geothermal startup ecosystem that Project InnerSpace promotes through its GeoFund pilots and PIVOT conferences.

Direct peers

• Geothermal Rising (formerly Geothermal Resources Council): Geothermal Rising is the largest international professional association dedicated to geothermal energy, with a parallel mission to Project InnerSpace of advancing geothermal development. Both organizations convene stakeholders, publish research, and run conferences to accelerate the geothermal industry.
• Clean Air Task Force: Clean Air Task Force is a U.S.-based climate-focused nonprofit that conducts research and advocacy to advance clean energy technologies. As a similarly structured nonprofit driving clean energy adoption through technical research and stakeholder engagement, it parallels Project InnerSpace's operating model.
• International Geothermal Association (IGA): IGA is the global industry association for geothermal, representing geothermal professionals, researchers, and institutions worldwide. Like Project InnerSpace, IGA promotes geothermal deployment internationally and serves as a global convener for the geothermal community.

Regional players

• EGS Energy: EGS Energy is a UK-based developer of enhanced geothermal systems focused on Cornwall, England. The company's regional deep-geothermal development work directly informs Project InnerSpace's UK geothermal roadmap published in 'The Future of Geothermal in the UK' report.

Broad incumbents

• RMI (Rocky Mountain Institute): RMI is a leading clean energy think tank and nonprofit that conducts research, convenes stakeholders, and publishes influential reports on energy transition. As a larger and more established clean energy nonprofit, RMI's operating model parallels Project InnerSpace's research-and-convening approach across multiple clean energy verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/InnerSpace2030
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/innerspace2030

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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