What PIGMA does

PIGMA (Plateforme d'Échange de Données en Nouvelle-Aquitaine) is a public regional geographic-data exchange platform founded in 2007 and operated by GIP ATGeRi, a public-interest group based in Bordeaux, France. It federates more than 870 partner organizations — local and regional authorities, state services, public institutions (including SDIS fire services and infrastructure operators), and data producers — that share and access over 10,000 datasets across thematic domains such as urban planning, coastal monitoring, risks, land use, infrastructure networks, satellite data, and addressing. Core products include the PIGMA Catalogue, thematic and professional cartographic viewers, OGC-compliant web services (WMS/WMTS) and the Cartothèque. The platform is built on the open-source OneGeo Suite (with a WordPress front end) and integrates with Mviewer, QGIS, and AutoCAD. Specialized modules include Données Plages (monitoring data for ~190 beaches), PCRS (Plan Corps de Rue Simplifié) covering ~48% of the region with an 80% target by 2026, and AI-driven features such as the conversational chatbot co-developed with NEOGEO, computer-vision analysis of 5cm orthophotography (BIRDIA/BPartners), biodiversity monitoring (i-Sea), carbon modeling (Netcarbon), and predictive fire-risk analytics (SDIS 33).

PIGMA has no commercial pricing model: it operates as a public service, funded by the European Union, the French state, the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, departmental agencies and partner conventions. Distribution is via the partner portal (OneGeo Login), open-data access for the public, and OGC web services for system integration. Community engagement is delivered through annual Rencontres régionales conferences, monthly 'Vendredi en veux-tu en data' webinars, departmental workshops with IGN, and thematic working groups.

Strategic positioning centers on data interoperability (INSPIRE, COVADIS-CNIG, ISO, OpenData compliance), AI-as-a-service layering onto curated territorial datasets, and institutional coordination across all 12 departments of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Recent moves include the 2025 launch of the AI chatbot, an ecosystem of AI-augmented services via technology partners in 2025–2026, and the 2026 Rencontres régionales themed 'Data et IA au service de la transformation des territoires.'

Name

PIGMA

Legal name

GIP ATGeRi (Gestionnaire du site PIGMA)

Website

https://portail.pigma.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PIGMA is a public regional geographic-data exchange platform in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, operated by GIP ATGeRi. It federates 870+ public-sector partners sharing 10,000+ datasets via catalog, OGC web services, cartographic viewers, and AI-augmented services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geospatial Data Platform

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (54137), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370)

akta.pro primary industry

GIS & Spatial Data Management Platforms (BPAMANAK)

Keywords

• Geographic data exchange
• Regional geospatial platform
• Open data infrastructure
• Territorial data services
• Cartographic web services

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PIGMA is a regional geographic data exchange platform for Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, operated by GIP ATGeRi. It provides a central catalog of 10,000+ datasets, thematic and professional cartographic viewers, and OGC-compliant web services (WMS/WMTS) plus APIs enabling 870+ public partners to share, visualize, and integrate territorial data. The platform extends through specialized modules including the Données Plages beach database, 10 sector-specific Pôles Métiers, and an AI-powered chatbot for conversational access to geodata.

Product overview

PIGMA is a unified regional data exchange platform operated by GIP ATGeRi for the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The core offering consists of the PIGMA Catalog for data discovery (over 10,000 datasets from 870+ partners), Cartographic Viewers for visualization, and Web Services (OGC-compliant WMS/WMTS). The platform extends through specialized modules including the Données Plages beach database, sector-specific Poles Métiers covering 10 professional domains, and community engagement programs like the monthly 'Vendredi en veux-tu en data' webinars and annual Rencontres régionales conferences. An AI-powered Chatbot developed with NeoGeo provides conversational access to geodata. The platform recently incorporated AI capabilities including computer vision for aerial photography analysis (by BIRDIA, BPartners), predictive analytics for civil security (SDIS fire detection), and environmental optimization tools (Netcarbon carbon modeling).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catalogue PIGMA Central catalog for searching, consulting, visualizing, and referencing existing regional data; provides access to more than 10,000 datasets shared by 870+ partners across Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
• Visualiseurs cartographiques PIGMA Thematic and professional cartographic viewers for visualizing mutualized and homogeneous data, performing cross-analysis of localized information. Includes specialized viewers for various sectors.
• Services Web PIGMA OGC-compliant web services (WMS, WMTS) enabling standardized access to geospatial data for integration with external GIS applications and systems.
• Données Plages Platform Comprehensive beach database covering approximately 190 monitored beaches in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, providing surveillance schedules, services, parking, accessibility information, and real-time parking occupancy data; includes interactive map viewer built on Mviewer and open data API.
• Chatbot PIGMA Conversational AI assistant developed with NeoGeo, using generative AI and natural language processing to facilitate intuitive access to geodata, integrating AI with geodata interoperability architecture.
• PCRS (Plan Corps de Rue Simplifié) Simplified street plan — harmonized and precise baseline mapping essential for network damage prevention; PIGMA facilitates coordination, storage, and diffusion of PCRS data covering approximately 48% of Nouvelle-Aquitaine with a goal of 80% by 2026.
• Pôles Métiers Professional sector-focused sections covering ten thematic domains: socio-economic, urban planning documents, coastal/littoral, risks, land use (OCS), network infrastructure mapping, land data, satellite data, open data, and address data.
• Cartothèque PIGMA Sample collection of compiled maps from platform partners, providing curated cartographic references and examples of regional data visualization.
• Netcarbon Environmental Analysis Platform Environmental data platform by Netcarbon for carbon modeling, thermal comfort analysis, and environmental impact quantification for land use planning; integrates satellite data with AI-powered analysis.
• AI-Enhanced Aerial Photography Analysis AI-enhanced aerial photography services using orthophotography for automated object detection including crosswalk, cemetery, parking, and solar roof potential analysis, provided by BPartners and Aerodata France.

Quantifiable outcome

• 870+ organizations sharing data through unified platform
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and emerging.

• IGN (Institut national de l'information géographique et forestière)coreTechnology or IntegrationNational geographic institute partnership for data standards, BD Topo, PCRS production, and DINAMIS satellite data access. IGN conducts aerial acquisitions in partnership with Nouvelle-Aquitaine departments for PCRS production and provides collaborative spaces for geographic data contribution.
• GIP LittoralcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with GIP Littoral on coastal data projects including Données Plages (beach monitoring database), LIDAR data from Observatoire de la Côte de Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and European SMART Coast project for visitor flow management.
• DREAL Nouvelle-AquitainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirection régionale de l'environnement, de l'aménagement et du logement participates in PCRS oversight, anti-damage reform enforcement, and territorial data governance with nine inspectors conducting inspections.
• Région Nouvelle-AquitainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council as key funder and strategic partner, reaffirmed support for GIP ATGeRi and PIGMA platform. Provides tourism data systems feeding into Données Plages project with CRT Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Charentes Tourisme.
• SDIS de la GirondecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerService Départemental d'Incendie et de Secours using AI for early fire detection, drone usage in civil security, and active participation in Firedrone project for drone standards.
• Départementales (ATD/ATGeRi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental technical agencies (ATD 16, ATD 24, SIEDS 79, etc.) implementing PCRS, addressing, and territorial data projects across departments including Charente, Dordogne, Deux-Sèvres with support from GIP ATGeRi.
• InterconnectésstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association accompanying local authorities in digital transformation for over 15 years, providing AI usage analysis and documentation to help territories understand opportunities and responsibilities.
• CNES (Centre National d'Études Spatiales)strategicTechnology or IntegrationFrench space agency presenting CO3D (Constellation Optique 3D) mission for high-precision 3D planetary mapping via next-generation observation satellites at Rencontres régionales PIGMA 2026.
• DINAMIScoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for satellite data access methodology, providing access to satellite imagery for territorial observation and monitoring across Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
• PanoramaxemergingTechnology or IntegrationOpen immersive view database carried by public actors, integrated into PIGMA professional tools through Géomatika's Isigéo platform for territorial visualization.
• NEOGEOcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnology partner developing OneGeo Suite platform, presented PIGMA chatbot integrating generative AI and geodata interoperability at Rencontres régionales 2025.
• DREAL Nouvelle-Aquitaine (corner partner)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipates in partner corners at Rencontres régionales, showcasing data, services and projects as producer of territorial information.
• AREC Nouvelle-AquitaineemergingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional energy agency participating in partner corners, contributing to energy transition data initiatives.
• SIEDS 79coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSyndicat Intercommunal d'Énergie des Deux-Sèvres providing solar cadastre and energy infrastructure data, part of territorial data projects and renewable energy planning.
• Bordeaux MétropolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetropolitan authority sharing urban data and hosting PCRS vectoriel projects, participating in coastal management through Mes Plages Océanes initiative.
• NetcarbonemergingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany providing carbon modeling and thermal comfort analysis using satellite data, enabling territorial impact measurement for urban planning projects.
• GéomatikaemergingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPublisher of Isigéo webSIG platform, presenting immersive data integration using Panoramax for territorial observation and pilot functions.
• L'Europe vue du CielcoreTechnology or IntegrationAerial photography company with 2.5 million photos covering 21,000 communes, producing high-precision orthophotography (2.5-15cm resolution) for PCRS in 16 countries including Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
• Aerodata FrancecoreTechnology or IntegrationAirborne data acquisition company since 2001, providing lidar, thermal sensors, and DMC 4H Leica camera for 5cm resolution aerial data in Nouvelle-Aquitaine PCRS projects.
• BPartners/BIRDIAemergingTechnology or IntegrationAI company from CEA laboratory developing algorithms for PCRS raster exploitation including pedestrian crossing analysis, sidewalk accessibility, and solar roof potential.
• CLS GroupemergingTechnology or IntegrationCompany using AI for land occupation data enrichment through automated detection and super-resolution for urban and rural applications.
• i-SeaemergingTechnology or IntegrationCompany applying AI and space technologies for biodiversity preservation policies, including urban canopy mapping and mature forest detection using satellite imagery.
• IGOemergingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCompany presenting 3D digital twins for territorial modeling and simulation at 2026 Rencontres régionales workshops.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Neogeo: French geospatial technology firm developing the OneGeo Suite platform and the PIGMA chatbot with generative AI. Comparable as a core implementation and technology partner that delivers the AI and platform capabilities behind PIGMA's recent product evolution.
• OneGeo: Open-source geospatial platform suite on which PIGMA is built, providing catalog, API, and OGC web services. Comparable as the enabling technology provider and implementation partner for PIGMA's core infrastructure and chatbot integration.

Broad incumbents

• Esri France: Leading commercial GIS software vendor in France, serving public authorities with ArcGIS-based platforms. Comparable as a competing geospatial platform provider for French local and regional governments, though commercial rather than publicly federated.
• Géoportail (IGN): France's national geographic data portal operated by IGN, providing cartographic viewers, datasets, and web services. It is comparable to PIGMA because both serve as authoritative geospatial platforms for public actors in France, but Géoportail operates at national scale rather than a single region.

Direct peers

• GéoBretagne: Regional geographic data platform for Bretagne, providing shared geodata services, viewers, and a partner network for local authorities. It is directly comparable to PIGMA as another French régional SIG/data-exchange platform with similar conventions and partner-based governance.
• DataSud: Regional data exchange platform for Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, federating public partners around open data and territorial datasets. It is the most structurally comparable peer to PIGMA because it replicates the same regional public-platform model in another French region.
• GéoCommuns: National initiative promoting shared geographic commons and standards for French public geospatial data. Comparable to PIGMA because it shares the same public-sector interoperability ethos, INSPIRE/COVADIS alignment, and open-data principles that underpin PIGMA's catalog and conventions.
• SIGENA (Grand Est): Regional geographic information system for Grand Est, providing catalog, viewers, and standardized web services to public partners. Directly comparable to PIGMA as another French régional geospatial data-sharing platform for territorial authorities.
• Geo Pays de la Loire: Regional geographic data platform serving the Pays de la Loire region with shared geodata, viewers, and partner services. Comparable to PIGMA because both are public-sector regional platforms delivering catalog, viewers, and web services to local authorities.

Regional players

• OpenStreetMap France: French chapter of OpenStreetMap producing collaborative open geospatial data with significant public-sector reuse. Comparable to PIGMA as a complementary open geodata ecosystem in France, though driven by community contribution rather than public-actor conventions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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