Advancing Earth Observation Science and AI for Impact Through Innovation and Collaboration
The Xylem Institute (TXI)
VISION
To create a world where every community has the power to predict, prepare for, and adapt to environmental challenges using Earth observation and artificial intelligence technologies they own, understand, and control.
MISSION
The Xylem Institute empowers communities and institutions worldwide to harness satellite data and AI for local solutions that matter. We bridge the gap between cutting-edge Earth observation technology and the people who need it most through collaborative innovation, comprehensive training, and community-led implementation that transforms how technology serves humanity's most pressing environmental challenges.
THEORY OF CHANGE
By developing and integrating context-relevant Earth observation science with artificial intelligence, TXI creates a foundation for technological leadership where solutions emerge within the communities and institutions they intend to serve. Our approach centers on three interconnected pillars:
Knowledge Transfer
Building institutional capacity in ministries, universities, and local organizations to independently develop and deploy geospatial technologies
Co-Creation
Pioneering collaborative methodologies where regional entities and communities actively participate in technology development, ensuring solutions address real needs
Leadership Development
Nurturing a network of geospatial innovators who will transform how technology serves vulnerable communities, creating lasting impact beyond initial implementation
Through this approach, TXI catalyzes a fundamental shift from dependency on external solutions to sustainable, locally-owned technologies that continue evolving to meet emerging challenges.