Since its establishment in 2006, 52°North has evolved from an initiative providing space for contributors and partners to collaborate in an open network into an applied research company with a particular focus on spatial information technology. The network has progressed to provide infrastructure and 52°North now works on a variety of research projects with well-renowned clients (DLR, EC, JRC, EUMETSAT, esa, OGC, …). Due to redefining and strengthening our focus, we have also changed our business model. We no longer promote the partnership and communities models.