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Ecosystem Mapping

Map and measure
complex ecosystems

Echo builds living, AI-powered ecosystem maps that replace fragmented directories with a shared, always-current view of who is doing what, where, and for whom - for any sector, any geography.

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Turn fragmented data into
collective intelligence

Ecosystem mapping doesn't just show you the landscape - it enables coordination, informs strategy, and drives collaboration across your entire sector.

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Single Source of Truth

Replace fragmented directories and outdated spreadsheets with a comprehensive, living platform that gives the entire sector a shared, up-to-date view.

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Coordination & Efficiency

Make the landscape visible so organisations and funders can direct resources toward underserved areas - reducing duplication and maximising impact.

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Evidence-Based Decisions

Integrate government datasets with ecosystem mapping to connect sector activity to measurable outcomes - informing strategy with data, not guesswork.

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Sector Collaboration

Go beyond mapping to actively catalyse partnerships - identifying complementary capabilities, facilitating introductions, and coordinating collective action.

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Always Current

AI-powered scanning, community contributions, and data integrations keep your map current - without relying on annual surveys or manual updates.

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Replicable Model

Built on proven infrastructure that can be adapted to any sector context - STEM, arts, health, environment, social enterprise - and any geography.

Ecosystem mapping
in action

See how Echo's platform is already powering living ecosystem maps across different sectors and geographies.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

WA Innovation Ecosystem Navigator

A comprehensive, living map of Western Australia's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem - connecting startups, incubators, accelerators, co-working spaces, investors, and government agencies across the state. The Navigator gives the sector a shared, always-current view of who is doing what, where, and for whom.

  • 4,500+ organisations mapped across all WA regions
  • QuokkaBot - AI-powered entrepreneur support finder
  • Claimable organisation profiles with self-service editing
  • Annual published ecosystem report

Everything you need to map any ecosystem

From searchable directories and organisation profiles through to AI-powered data enrichment and published ecosystem reports.

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Search, Directory & Mapping

Browse organisations by keyword, location, or program type - with an interactive geographic map to visualise coverage and identify gaps.

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AI Natural Language Search

Ask questions in plain English and get instant, relevant results from across your entire ecosystem.

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Claimable Organisation Profiles

Rich profiles maintained by Echo's AI and by organisations themselves through self-service claiming and editing.

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Data Enrichment & Reporting

AI-powered scanning keeps profiles current without manual input. Government data overlays, live dashboards, and exports connect activity to outcomes.

Proprietary data enrichment
& ecosystem scanning

What makes Echo different is what happens behind the scenes. Our AI-powered modules continuously build and maintain your ecosystem data - so you never rely on outdated directories or manual surveys.

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Data Enrichment

Echo's AI reads organisation websites, annual reports, social media, and public records - then automatically categorises, structures, and enriches each profile without anyone lifting a finger.

  • Automated web scraping of organisation sites and public data
  • AI-powered categorisation and taxonomy mapping
  • Government dataset overlays - education, employment, demographics
  • Change detection flags new programs, updated details, and closures
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Ecosystem Scanning

Beyond individual profiles, Echo continuously scans the broader ecosystem - discovering new organisations, tracking sector trends, and identifying gaps before anyone reports them.

  • Continuous monitoring for new organisations entering the ecosystem
  • Trend detection across the sector - growth areas, declining coverage
  • Gap identification - underserved regions, audiences, or disciplines
  • Third-party API integrations for real-time data feeds

From co-design to
living platform

Echo's ecosystem mapping is delivered as a full-service engagement - from collaborative scoping through to an always-current, AI-powered platform.

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Co-design with the community

Facilitated workshops with sector leaders, providers, government, and funders to collaboratively define scope, taxonomy, and priorities.

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Build, launch and test

A mobile-responsive platform featuring a searchable directory, geographic mapping, AI-powered natural language search, and claimable organisation profiles.

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Living data

Kept current through proprietary ecosystem scanning, organisation self-service profiles, and third-party data integrations.

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Ongoing refinement and maintenance

Continuous platform improvements, data quality assurance, and feature development across the full engagement.

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Published Ecosystem Report

Optional

Optionally, we can produce and publish an annual ecosystem report based on a snapshot of the data in the platform - co-branded with contributing partners, with opportunities for targeted research projects.

One platform, every ecosystem

Echo's ecosystem mapping platform is built on proven, replicable infrastructure that adapts to any sector context and geography.

STEM & Education

Map programs, providers, and teacher development across a state - connecting schools with the right resources.

Arts & Culture

Understand the distribution of arts organisations, funding flows, and community programs across a region.

Health & Wellbeing

Identify service gaps, map provider coverage, and coordinate community health initiatives.

Social Enterprise

Track the startup ecosystem, incubators, accelerators, and support services across a geography.

Environment & Climate

Map sustainability programs, conservation organisations, and community action groups.

Regional Development

Understand the full landscape of organisations, programs, and funding in a regional area.

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