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Инноваторы платформы Google Maps

Hello Innovators.

We're excited by the continued rapid growth and innovation demonstrated by this community over the past year. 

As we approach 2026, we’re looking forward to sharing even more new features, innovative capabilities, and resources in the new year. As always, we invite you to share your feedback on the Innovator program so we can better serve you in 2026. 

.We’re anticipating a great new year ahead, as we shape the future of Google Maps Platform and the geospatial industry together.

Happy Mapping!

Google Maps Platform Innovators Team

Новая возможность обратной связи

With 2025 drawing to a close, we're eager to understand who you are and what your priorities are for the Google Maps Platform Innovators program. We hope you can take a few minutes to complete this brief survey. Your input is crucial as we work to continually optimize this program, ensuring it remains developer-centric and a valuable community resource.

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Новости платформы Google Maps

Maps Grounding Lite в настоящее время находится в экспериментальной стадии.


Google Maps Platform Grounding Lite is a service with Model Context Protocol (MCP) support that makes it easy to ground your AI applications with trusted geospatial data from Google Maps. The MCP server provides tools that allow LLMs to access capabilities for places, weather, and routes. You can try out Grounding Lite by enabling it in any tool that supports MCP servers.

Try out our new demo and learn more about the MCP support for Google services .

3D-карты в JavaScript теперь общедоступны.

3D Maps is now Generally Available—empowering businesses to bring locations to life with immersive, photorealistic 3D experiences across web and mobile web surfaces. 

As a production-ready solution, 3D Maps easily helps businesses meet the rising demand for realistic, interactive experiences. With photorealistic environments and powerful customization, 3D Maps enables you to bring locations to life to engage users, drive informed purchase decisions, and differentiate your brand through immersive storytelling.

Learn more in our blogpost

Учитесь и развивайтесь

Улучшите локальный поиск с помощью API Nearby Search (новый).

Ignite your technical skills with a local discovery experience. This engaging document dives into the powerful capabilities of Google Maps Platform, showing you how to build an interactive map and dynamic content panels (like a place chooser and photo gallery). You'll master essential products and techniques to create truly immersive and interactive location-based applications for hotel or real estate searches. Get ready to transform your understanding of web development and geospatial data!

В центре внимания – новатор платформы Google Maps.

As 2025 draws to a close, we want to extend our gratitude to the Google Maps Innovators community for your continued engagement and dedication throughout the year. To show our appreciation, the December edition of our communication will feature four spotlights—twice as many as we typically highlight—to celebrate the impact of more of our exceptional members. Also, as a small token of our gratitude, those innovators featured in these special spotlights will soon be receiving some exclusive Google Maps Innovators swag.

Maryam F .

Developer from Pakistan

Favorite API: Directions API

I became a Google Maps Platform Innovator… Because I wanted to turn my personal tragedy into purpose. I lost my father due to delays in emergency response, and I knew I had to build something meaningful. Becoming an Innovator gave me the chance to create solutions with Google Maps that can save lives and inspire others.

József PP .

Product Manager from Hungary

Favorite API: Weather API

I'm interested in every form of the Google ecosystem—the concept itself and how its communities function. Of the many parts, Maps stands out to me. I find its approach to global connection—visual and easy to understand—absolutely brilliant.

My interest in Geospatial technology is mainly to … Understanding and applying artificial intelligence in my work, along with the ability to comprehend space and visualize it effectively.

Kevin VC .

Developer from Netherlands

Favorite API: Places API

I became a Google Maps Platform Innovator because I see the power of location as more than just technology—it's context, connection, and meaning. My projects like #ProjectCynthia and #Gubbyloaded revolve around human autonomy, and maps help with that, both literally and figuratively. For me, membership means access to new insights, tools, and a community of thinkers and creators. I wanted to be part of that movement.

João Gabriel FB .

Developer from Brazil

Favorite API: Maps JavaScript API

I became an innovator on the Google Maps platform to create smarter location-based solutions, make people's lives easier with geographic data, and explore the full potential of the APIs for business and technology.

Платформа Google Maps на YouTube

Премия Google Maps Platform Awards | Победители

In 2025, we had the first-ever Google Maps Platform Awards to celebrate 20 years of mapping innovation and to highlight the creative, impactful experiences developers have built with our products. The response from the community has been incredible, with over 400+ submissions from around the world showcasing just how far developers can push what’s possible with maps and data. We’re grateful to everyone who participated, including the incredible number of participants, and the judges and fans who helped determine this year’s winners.

голосование присяжных

голосование присяжных

The following winners represent the very best of what our community can achieve, demonstrating creativity, technical mastery, and real-world impact. Join us in celebrating the work of these community members, who inspire us with the way they use Google Maps Platform to innovate, solve problems and inspire change.

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Любимые фанатами

Любимые фанатами

We’re excited to share the fan favorites and honorable mentions which highlight the appreciation from our community of developers and makers. Thank you to everyone who voted.

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Подписывайтесь на нас в социальных сетях!

Not yet a Google Maps Platform Innovator ? No problem. Simply activate your Developer Profile Community and you're all set!

  • Join our Discord server ( and #Innovators ) to connect with fellow Google Maps Platform developers.

  • Subscribe to our YouTube channel for up to date technical tutorials and overviews. 

  • Stack Overflow is a great place to get your questions answered 

  • Our Public Issue Tracker is the place to go to let us know about something you’d like to see, or if something is wrong. 

  • Our official Blog , X and LinkedIn channels will keep you up to date with all of our announcements. 

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