GISAT S.R.O.

Their core work

GISAT is a Czech geospatial technology company specializing in Earth observation, remote sensing, and satellite data processing for environmental and urban applications. They provide geoinformation services that translate Copernicus and other satellite data into actionable insights for climate adaptation, urban planning, and ecosystem monitoring. Their work bridges the gap between raw satellite imagery and practical decision-support tools for cities and environmental agencies.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

GISAT's early H2020 work (2015–2017) centered on ecological research infrastructure — contributing geospatial capabilities to the eLTER network for ecosystem and critical zone monitoring. From 2017 onward, their focus shifted decisively toward urban applications: first with pan-European urban climate services (Climate-fit.City), then with Copernicus-based urban resilience tools (CURE). This trajectory shows a clear move from rural/ecological remote sensing toward city-scale climate adaptation and environmental health.

GISAT is moving toward becoming a specialist in satellite-derived urban climate intelligence, with growing expertise in Copernicus DIAS platforms for city-level environmental decision-making.

How they like to work

GISAT operates exclusively as a project participant, never as coordinator — typical for a specialized SME that contributes domain expertise (geospatial/remote sensing) to larger consortia led by research institutions. With 55 unique partners across 24 countries from just 3 projects, they work in large, pan-European consortia and are comfortable integrating into diverse international teams. This breadth suggests they are a sought-after specialist rather than a hub that builds its own networks.

Despite only 3 projects, GISAT has built an extensive network of 55 partners across 24 countries, reflecting the large-scale pan-European nature of the infrastructure and urban resilience consortia they join. Their reach spans most of the EU with no obvious geographic concentration beyond their Czech base.

What sets them apart

GISAT brings commercial geospatial processing capabilities to research-driven consortia — a private company that can operationalize satellite data into usable products, not just publish papers about it. For consortium builders, they offer a rare combination: a Czech SME with deep Copernicus/DIAS experience and a proven track record of delivering Earth observation services for both ecological monitoring and urban planning contexts.

Highlights from their portfolio

• CURE
  Largest funding (EUR 255,625) and most recent project, positioning GISAT at the intersection of Copernicus satellite data and urban resilience — a rapidly growing EU priority area.
• eLTER
  Part of a major ESFRI-listed research infrastructure for long-term ecosystem monitoring, connecting GISAT to Europe's core environmental observation community.