Agreement explores new models of digital learning, academic collaboration and global job readiness
Esri and RoboGarden have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a strategic collaboration to expand access to modern GIS and geomatics training.
RoboGarden, a Canadian education technology company, provides fun and scalable digital learning solutions for educational institutions, governments and industry.
The MOU sets out the joint exploration of academic pathways, improved regional coordination and the potential creation of a virtual academy of geomatics and geospatial data.
The agreement aims to improve the diffusion of digital learning, expand localized online learning opportunities and support global employment development in high-demand technology sectors.
To stay informed about Esri’s educational initiatives and resources, visit esri.com/en-us/industries/education/overview.
REDLANDS, Californie, March 31, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Esri, a global leader in geographic information systems (GIS) technology, today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with RoboGarden Inc. The memorandum of understanding aims to expand geospatial and geomatics education, improve academic collaboration, and strengthen global job readiness.
More specifically, this new agreement provides a framework for Esri and RoboGarden to evaluate new approaches to scalable digital learning, better adaptation to regional needs and academic pathways aligned with study programs. The four strategic objectives of the MOU are: the creation of a virtual academy dedicated to geomatics and geospatial data, strengthening regional execution and responsiveness, partnerships with institutions higher education and localized Esri e-learning opportunities. Organizations across all these sectors will benefit from this initiative, including businesses, government agencies, higher education institutions, as well as individual learners wishing to acquire professional GIS skills.
“The MOU between Esri and RoboGarden provides an important opportunity to explore new models of academic collaboration, digital learning delivery and regional access that can help prepare the next generation of geomatics professionals,†said Jack Dangermond, president of Esri.
“This MOU represents a strategic step toward reshaping the style of developing and teaching practical skills in geospatial data and geomatics at scale,†said Mohamed Elhabiby, Co-Founder and Chairman of RoboGarden Inc. “By exploring a virtual academy on the RoboGarden platform, closer academic collaboration and localized digital learning journeys, we are laying the foundation for accessible, practical and globally relevant GIS education, better suited to the needs of institutions, industries and learners around the world. HAS”
To learn more about Esri’s geospatial education solutions and learning resources, visit esri.com/en-us/industries/education/overview.
About Esri:
Esri, the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS), intelligence and mapping software, helps customers unlock the full potential of data to improve their business and operational results. Founded in 1969 in Redlands, California, Esri has software deployed in hundreds of thousands of organizations worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, nonprofits, and universities. Esri has regional offices, international distributors, and partners offering local support in more than 100 countries on six continents. Through its pioneering commitment to geospatial technologies and analytics, Esri develops the most innovative, geo-based solutions to solve some of the world’s most complex problems, placing them within the essential context of geolocation. Visit our website at esri.com.
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