We’re Meratch
We design IoT sensors and software that let water speak — transforming its flow into knowledge and its power into sustainable action. From flood protection to industrial efficiency, every drop matters.
Our values
Agility
& Flexibility
We adapt effectively in a fast‑changing world.
Humor
& Positive Vibe
We believe a great attitude inspires great results.
Love
& Integrity
We care about what we build and stand behind it.
Proactivity
& Persistence
We take initiative and see things through.
Development
& Innovation
We constantly improve and explore new ideas.
Our vision
Our mission
We build on decades of experience
Tens of hydrology projects, research and development, and deployments – all under our belt. We try to imbue our products with the wisdom accumulated over a long time. These are the people behind them.
Peter Gabris
Hydrologist
Peter is a senior computational hydrologist and co-author of multiple flood forecasting systems for large river basins. At Meratch, he brings years of proven expertise in operational flood prediction.
Jozef Pecho
Climate Analyst
Jozef has strong expertise in climate analysis and the evaluation of climate risks and extremes. At Meratch, he turns climate data into actionable insights for hydroclimatic monitoring and forecasting.
Miroslav Singer
Meteorologist
Miroslav has expertise in weather analysis, forecasting, and meteorological tool enhancement, with a focus on local severe weather. At Meratch, he develops and evaluates nowcasting weather models for short-term forecasting.
Viera Rattayova
Data Scientist in Hydroclimatology
Viera is a hydroclimatology scientist focused on data science, remote sensing, and applying AI algorithms to hydroclimatological modeling. At Meratch, she designs the methodology and workflows for hydrological modeling.
Vladimir Chudoba
GIS Expert
Vladimir has a GIS background from research work on water systems and hydrological modeling. At Meratch, he builds spatial data workflows and geospatial analyses that underpin modeling and risk evaluation.
Ondrej Zavodsky
HW Lead Engineer
Ondrej has a hardware engineering background from research on IoT electronic device design. At Meratch, he develops low-power IoT architectures and microcontroller workflows, including work on the skCUBE satellite project.
Milan Onderka
Hydrologist & Climatologist
Milan has expertise in hydrology and climatology, focusing on meteorological and precipitation extremes. At Meratch, he analyses and interprets extreme precipitation events to support robust hydroclimatic monitoring and modelling tools.
Tomas Zvolensky
Business Development Manager
Tomas has a background in wireless technologies, marketing, and business development. At Meratch, he helps customers scope the specifics of their wireless sensing projects and guides their buying journey.
Stefan Kadlic
Software Development
Stefan is head of the software department, driving technical direction across Meratch projects. He works closely with hardware and science teams to deliver dependable systems for monitoring, analytics, and forecasting.
Alexander Kutka
Project Manager
Alexander is an experienced project manager focused on implementing EOS — the Entrepreneurial Operating System, a world-renowned management framework that helps leadership teams gain control, improve efficiency, and drive growth.
Pavol Turcina
CEO
Pavol is a serial entrepreneur building strategic partnerships across telecommunications, M2M, and IoT. At Meratch, he leads teams delivering wins in smart cities, environmental monitoring, meteorology, and flood-prevention technology.
Our Milestones
2025
New Rainfall and Soil Moisture Sensors
Installed eight sensors in the Svidník area, completing the operational chain for the FLOPRES project.
Tackling Water Management Challenges
Launched a solution to mitigate the consequences of climate change by monitoring water levels. MERATCH provides flash flood alerts and simplifies groundwater measurement in challenging locations.
Prestigious Grant Awarded
Secured a competitive research and development grant from the Slovak Research and Development Agency (APVV).
Comprehensive ISO Certifications
Achieved ISO 14001, 9001, 45001, and 27001 certifications, underscoring our commitment to quality and sustainability.
Winning Czech Tender for IoT Sensors
Developed and delivered 409 IoT Pressure Level Sensors to the Český hydrometeorologický ústav, transforming water management, even in remote areas.
Prestigious Grant Awarded
Secured a competitive research and development grant from the Slovak Research and Development Agency (APVV).
Launch of Hydroportal
Unveiled Hydroportal, a web-based app providing real-time data from deployed sensors to clients.
Launch of GOFACTORY System
Developed GOFACTORY, an internal system that optimizes production management and offers real-time shipment updates to clients.
Building Digital Flood Infrastructure
Developed digital infrastructure within FLOPRES to mitigate flash flood risks and protect citizens.
Spectrometry Lab Inauguration
Utilizing spectroscopy, we expanded MERATCH's capabilities to detect nitrates, nitrites, turbidity, and pH levels in water, unlocking new avenues for the product.
Top 10 in Brew Accelerator with MERATCH
MERATCH earned a spot in the top 10 worldwide, gaining entry into the prestigious Brew Accelerator program organized by the Water Council in Milwaukee.
Launch of Smart Water Wells
Following our success in the Brew Accelerator and our newfound expertise in water quality testing, we launched a new spinoff from MERATCH—Smart Water Wells. This turnkey solution empowers well owners with real-time water quality monitoring capabilities.
FLOPRES: The Flash Flood Prevention Initiative
GOSPACE LABS signed with the CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency, as a delegate of the European Commission, a contract for the FLOPRES project - a unique system of forecasting and prevention against flash floods.
Full-Scale ISO Certification Achievement
GOSPACE LABS achieved a significant milestone by earning four esteemed ISO certifications: ISO 14001, 9001, 45001, and 27001. This accomplishment underscores our commitment to quality, environmental management, occupational health and safety, and information security, marking us as a fully certified leader in the tech industry.
TOP 10 in the Challenger AI Accelerator
GOSPACE LABS proudly landed a spot among the top 10 companies selected for the Challenger AI program! This achievement accelerated our AI/ML solutions and expanded our network with invaluable connections to experts, investors, and partners.
Transition to GOSPACE LABS
Marking a decade of innovation, we've transitioned from GOSPACE TECH to GOSPACE LABS. This rebranding marks our shift to an open lab model, inviting collaboration with tech talents to co-create solutions for global challenges.
2nd place in the Global NOVARIUM accelerator in Quebec, Canada
The ports of Montreal, Quebec and Trois-Rivières have joined forces to launch an innovation challenge aimed at finding new methods and technologies for monitoring runoff water. MERATCH won second place and got an invitation to participate in the challenge across the globe.
MERATCH Tops Challenger Accelerator
Our MERATCH won the Challenger Accelerator Green and Digital 2022, decided by an international jury of investors and experts.
In-House Innovations with Mechanical Lab
The establishment of our own mechanical lab at GOSPACE TECH enabled us to innovate and create in-house cutting-edge solutions for our clients.
Water Tech Challenge Victory
MERATCH, with its contactless water quality sensors, won the Aater Tech Challenge organized by the Water Council in Milwuakee, Wisconsin.
Spotlight in Deloitte’s Fast 50
GOSPACE TECH was named among Deloitte’s Fast 50, a prestigious recognition honoring our rapid growth, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Achievement of Major ISO Certifications
Secured major ISO certifications in Quality Management, Environmental Management, and Occupational Health and Safety.
Tackling Water Management Challenges
Launched a solution to mitigate the consequences of climate change by monitoring water levels. MERATCH provides flash flood alerts and simplifies groundwater measurement in challenging locations.
Strategic Partnerships with Vodafone & Deutsche Telekom
GOSPACE TECH was onboarded as an IoT solution partner by telecommunications giants Vodafone and Deutsche Telekom.
Founding "I Want Smart City" Cluster
We founded the “I want Smart City” cluster “ of Slovak innovative companies, promoting Smart City solutions and projects.
Engineering Expansion to Žilina
Our team of Hardware and Software engineers got bigger and expanded into another city - Žilina, Slovakia.
ESA’s SALSA Project Participation
In the SALSA project, we engineered and tested an autonomous landing system for our stratospheric probe, utilizing on-board GPS and motion sensors, a motor-driven gliding parachute, and advanced control software, enhancing safety and reducing payload recovery times.
Pioneering NB-IoT with T-Mobile US
The very first deployment of NB-IoT use case (ever!) with T-Mobile US (Seattle)
New home at the University Science Park
Relocated to Comenius Science Park University in Bratislava, Slovakia.
State-of-the-Art IoT Tracker Launched
In 2017, GOSPACE TECH introduced a state-of-the-art IoT Tracker, one of the first to integrate signals from GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and the newly operational Galileo satellite network, achieving unprecedented accuracy in real-time vehicle tracking. It's the second product from our Lab.
Founding Slovak Aerospace Cluster
GOSPACE TECH together with two partners active in the field of aerospace industry, founded the Slovak Aerospace Cluster (SASC).
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